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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,900.69, 2,847.90 and 1,168.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,900.69, 2,847.90 and 1,168.72 is: 1,751.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,900.69 : 2,847.90 = 1,168.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,900.69/2,847.90 = 1,168.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,900.69x = 2,847.90 × 1,168.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,900.69x = 3,328,397.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,328,397.69/1,900.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,751.15

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