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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,903.82, 2,627.10 and 1,053.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,903.82, 2,627.10 and 1,053.02 is: 1,453.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,903.82 : 2,627.10 = 1,053.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,903.82/2,627.10 = 1,053.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,903.82x = 2,627.10 × 1,053.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,903.82x = 2,766,395.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,766,395.41/1,903.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,453.08

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