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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,903.73, 2,855.79 and 1,492.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,903.73, 2,855.79 and 1,492.11 is: 2,238.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,903.73 : 2,855.79 = 1,492.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,903.73/2,855.79 = 1,492.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,903.73x = 2,855.79 × 1,492.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,903.73x = 4,261,152.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,261,152.82/1,903.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,238.32

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