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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,902.96, 2,854.67 and 670.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,902.96, 2,854.67 and 670.11 is: 1,005.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,902.96 : 2,854.67 = 670.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,902.96/2,854.67 = 670.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,902.96x = 2,854.67 × 670.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,902.96x = 1,912,946.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,912,946.70/1,902.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.25

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