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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,902.91, 2,854.62 and 670.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,902.91, 2,854.62 and 670.03 is: 1,005.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,902.91 : 2,854.62 = 670.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,902.91/2,854.62 = 670.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,902.91x = 2,854.62 × 670.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,902.91x = 1,912,681.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,912,681.04/1,902.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.13

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