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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,902.91, 2,629.38 and 1,464.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,902.91, 2,629.38 and 1,464.60 is: 2,023.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,902.91 : 2,629.38 = 1,464.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,902.91/2,629.38 = 1,464.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,902.91x = 2,629.38 × 1,464.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,902.91x = 3,850,989.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,850,989.95/1,902.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,023.74

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