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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,902.48, 2,626.35 and 1,476.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,902.48, 2,626.35 and 1,476.15 is: 2,037.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,902.48 : 2,626.35 = 1,476.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,902.48/2,626.35 = 1,476.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,902.48x = 2,626.35 × 1,476.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,902.48x = 3,876,886.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,876,886.55/1,902.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,037.81

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