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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,902.51, 2,851.63 and 860.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,902.51, 2,851.63 and 860.95 is: 1,290.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,902.51 : 2,851.63 = 860.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,902.51/2,851.63 = 860.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,902.51x = 2,851.63 × 860.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,902.51x = 2,455,110.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,455,110.85/1,902.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290.46

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