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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,903.62, 2,849.45 and 1,211.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,903.62, 2,849.45 and 1,211.07 is: 1,812.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,903.62 : 2,849.45 = 1,211.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,903.62/2,849.45 = 1,211.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,903.62x = 2,849.45 × 1,211.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,903.62x = 3,450,883.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,450,883.41/1,903.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,812.80

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