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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,902.84, 2,625.01 and 1,195.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,902.84, 2,625.01 and 1,195.56 is: 1,649.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,902.84 : 2,625.01 = 1,195.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,902.84/2,625.01 = 1,195.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,902.84x = 2,625.01 × 1,195.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,902.84x = 3,138,353.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,138,353.97/1,902.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,649.30

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