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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,902.22, 2,853.62 and 1,172.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,902.22, 2,853.62 and 1,172.58 is: 1,759.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,902.22 : 2,853.62 = 1,172.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,902.22/2,853.62 = 1,172.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,902.22x = 2,853.62 × 1,172.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,902.22x = 3,346,097.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,346,097.74/1,902.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,759.05

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