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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,902.52, 2,625.46 and 1,116.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,902.52, 2,625.46 and 1,116.64 is: 1,540.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,902.52 : 2,625.46 = 1,116.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,902.52/2,625.46 = 1,116.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,902.52x = 2,625.46 × 1,116.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,902.52x = 2,931,693.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,931,693.65/1,902.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,540.95

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