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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,903.84, 2,628.60 and 1,233.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,903.84, 2,628.60 and 1,233.26 is: 1,702.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,903.84 : 2,628.60 = 1,233.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,903.84/2,628.60 = 1,233.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,903.84x = 2,628.60 × 1,233.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,903.84x = 3,241,747.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,241,747.24/1,903.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,702.74

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