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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,903.38, 2,626.47 and 1,117.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,903.38, 2,626.47 and 1,117.14 is: 1,541.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,903.38 : 2,626.47 = 1,117.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,903.38/2,626.47 = 1,117.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,903.38x = 2,626.47 × 1,117.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,903.38x = 2,934,134.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,934,134.70/1,903.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,541.54

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