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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,902.60, 2,625.62 and 1,156.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,902.60, 2,625.62 and 1,156.46 is: 1,595.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,902.60 : 2,625.62 = 1,156.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,902.60/2,625.62 = 1,156.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,902.60x = 2,625.62 × 1,156.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,902.60x = 3,036,405.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,036,405.59/1,902.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,595.92

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