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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,902.05, 2,854.22 and 670.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,902.05, 2,854.22 and 670.37 is: 1,005.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,902.05 : 2,854.22 = 670.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,902.05/2,854.22 = 670.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,902.05x = 2,854.22 × 670.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,902.05x = 1,913,387.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,913,387.25/1,902.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.96

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