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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,902.84, 2,849.12 and 1,243.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,902.84, 2,849.12 and 1,243.08 is: 1,861.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,902.84 : 2,849.12 = 1,243.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,902.84/2,849.12 = 1,243.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,902.84x = 2,849.12 × 1,243.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,902.84x = 3,541,689.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,541,689.53/1,902.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,861.26

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