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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,902, 2,619.90 and 1,459.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,902, 2,619.90 and 1,459.14 is: 2,009.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,902 : 2,619.90 = 1,459.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,902/2,619.90 = 1,459.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,902x = 2,619.90 × 1,459.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,902x = 3,822,800.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,822,800.89/1,902
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,009.88

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