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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,902.36, 2,623.50 and 1,460.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,902.36, 2,623.50 and 1,460.28 is: 2,013.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,902.36 : 2,623.50 = 1,460.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,902.36/2,623.50 = 1,460.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,902.36x = 2,623.50 × 1,460.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,902.36x = 3,831,044.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,831,044.58/1,902.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,013.84

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