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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,902.11, 2,854.62 and 1,321.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,902.11, 2,854.62 and 1,321.18 is: 1,982.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,902.11 : 2,854.62 = 1,321.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,902.11/2,854.62 = 1,321.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,902.11x = 2,854.62 × 1,321.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,902.11x = 3,771,459.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,771,459.72/1,902.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,982.78

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