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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,903.44, 2,626.08 and 1,117.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,903.44, 2,626.08 and 1,117.44 is: 1,541.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,903.44 : 2,626.08 = 1,117.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,903.44/2,626.08 = 1,117.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,903.44x = 2,626.08 × 1,117.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,903.44x = 2,934,486.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,934,486.84/1,903.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,541.68

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