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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,903.52, 2,849.52 and 1,759.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,903.52, 2,849.52 and 1,759.52 is: 2,633.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,903.52 : 2,849.52 = 1,759.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,903.52/2,849.52 = 1,759.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,903.52x = 2,849.52 × 1,759.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,903.52x = 5,013,787.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,013,787.43/1,903.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,633.96

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