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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,902.86, 2,625.96 and 1,116.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,902.86, 2,625.96 and 1,116.92 is: 1,541.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,902.86 : 2,625.96 = 1,116.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,902.86/2,625.96 = 1,116.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,902.86x = 2,625.96 × 1,116.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,902.86x = 2,932,974.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,932,974.11/1,902.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,541.35

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