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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,903.39, 2,626.94 and 1,117.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,903.39, 2,626.94 and 1,117.44 is: 1,542.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,903.39 : 2,626.94 = 1,117.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,903.39/2,626.94 = 1,117.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,903.39x = 2,626.94 × 1,117.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,903.39x = 2,935,450.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,935,450.63/1,903.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,542.22

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