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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,902.78, 2,629.26 and 1,484.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,902.78, 2,629.26 and 1,484.19 is: 2,050.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,902.78 : 2,629.26 = 1,484.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,902.78/2,629.26 = 1,484.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,902.78x = 2,629.26 × 1,484.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,902.78x = 3,902,321.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,902,321.40/1,902.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,050.85

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