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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,902.27, 2,624.97 and 1,116.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,902.27, 2,624.97 and 1,116.18 is: 1,540.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,902.27 : 2,624.97 = 1,116.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,902.27/2,624.97 = 1,116.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,902.27x = 2,624.97 × 1,116.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,902.27x = 2,929,939.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,929,939.01/1,902.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,540.23

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