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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,902.66, 2,625.72 and 1,116.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,902.66, 2,625.72 and 1,116.75 is: 1,541.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,902.66 : 2,625.72 = 1,116.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,902.66/2,625.72 = 1,116.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,902.66x = 2,625.72 × 1,116.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,902.66x = 2,932,272.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,932,272.81/1,902.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,541.14

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