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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,902.99, 2,626.92 and 1,378.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,902.99, 2,626.92 and 1,378.92 is: 1,903.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,902.99 : 2,626.92 = 1,378.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,902.99/2,626.92 = 1,378.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,902.99x = 2,626.92 × 1,378.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,902.99x = 3,622,312.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,622,312.53/1,902.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,903.48

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