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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,902.08, 2,624.30 and 1,155.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,902.08, 2,624.30 and 1,155.87 is: 1,594.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,902.08 : 2,624.30 = 1,155.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,902.08/2,624.30 = 1,155.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,902.08x = 2,624.30 × 1,155.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,902.08x = 3,033,348.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,033,348.20/1,902.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,594.75

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