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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,902.15, 2,625.08 and 1,116.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,902.15, 2,625.08 and 1,116.32 is: 1,540.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,902.15 : 2,625.08 = 1,116.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,902.15/2,625.08 = 1,116.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,902.15x = 2,625.08 × 1,116.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,902.15x = 2,930,410.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,930,410.60/1,902.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,540.58

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