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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,902.73, 2,854.92 and 671.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,902.73, 2,854.92 and 671.02 is: 1,006.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,902.73 : 2,854.92 = 671.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,902.73/2,854.92 = 671.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,902.73x = 2,854.92 × 671.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,902.73x = 1,915,708.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,915,708.42/1,902.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.82

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