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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,903.91, 2,627.91 and 1,118.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,903.91, 2,627.91 and 1,118.48 is: 1,543.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,903.91 : 2,627.91 = 1,118.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,903.91/2,627.91 = 1,118.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,903.91x = 2,627.91 × 1,118.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,903.91x = 2,939,271.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,939,271.35/1,903.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,543.81

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