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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,902.69, 2,624.40 and 1,373.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,902.69, 2,624.40 and 1,373.71 is: 1,894.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,902.69 : 2,624.40 = 1,373.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,902.69/2,624.40 = 1,373.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,902.69x = 2,624.40 × 1,373.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,902.69x = 3,605,162.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,605,162.88/1,902.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,894.77

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