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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,902.04, 2,853.96 and 1,171.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,902.04, 2,853.96 and 1,171.24 is: 1,757.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,902.04 : 2,853.96 = 1,171.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,902.04/2,853.96 = 1,171.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,902.04x = 2,853.96 × 1,171.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,902.04x = 3,342,672.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,342,672.11/1,902.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,757.41

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