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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,903.59, 2,857.14 and 1,415.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,903.59, 2,857.14 and 1,415.16 is: 2,124.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,903.59 : 2,857.14 = 1,415.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,903.59/2,857.14 = 1,415.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,903.59x = 2,857.14 × 1,415.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,903.59x = 4,043,310.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,043,310.24/1,903.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,124.04

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