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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,902.72, 2,626.38 and 1,116.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,902.72, 2,626.38 and 1,116.76 is: 1,541.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,902.72 : 2,626.38 = 1,116.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,902.72/2,626.38 = 1,116.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,902.72x = 2,626.38 × 1,116.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,902.72x = 2,933,036.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,933,036.13/1,902.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,541.50

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