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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,902.23, 2,854.17 and 670.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,902.23, 2,854.17 and 670.52 is: 1,006.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,902.23 : 2,854.17 = 670.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,902.23/2,854.17 = 670.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,902.23x = 2,854.17 × 670.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,902.23x = 1,913,778.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,913,778.07/1,902.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.07

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