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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,902.64, 2,625.96 and 1,117.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,902.64, 2,625.96 and 1,117.16 is: 1,541.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,902.64 : 2,625.96 = 1,117.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,902.64/2,625.96 = 1,117.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,902.64x = 2,625.96 × 1,117.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,902.64x = 2,933,617.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,933,617.47/1,902.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,541.87

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