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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,902.53, 2,625.21 and 1,156.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,902.53, 2,625.21 and 1,156.10 is: 1,595.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,902.53 : 2,625.21 = 1,156.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,902.53/2,625.21 = 1,156.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,902.53x = 2,625.21 × 1,156.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,902.53x = 3,035,005.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,035,005.28/1,902.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,595.25

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