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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,902.42, 2,623.59 and 1,239.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,902.42, 2,623.59 and 1,239.03 is: 1,708.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,902.42 : 2,623.59 = 1,239.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,902.42/2,623.59 = 1,239.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,902.42x = 2,623.59 × 1,239.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,902.42x = 3,250,706.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,250,706.72/1,902.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,708.72

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