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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,902.66, 2,849.70 and 1,023.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,902.66, 2,849.70 and 1,023.60 is: 1,533.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,902.66 : 2,849.70 = 1,023.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,902.66/2,849.70 = 1,023.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,902.66x = 2,849.70 × 1,023.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,902.66x = 2,916,952.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,916,952.92/1,902.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,533.09

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