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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,903.93, 2,628.65 and 1,196.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,903.93, 2,628.65 and 1,196.74 is: 1,652.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,903.93 : 2,628.65 = 1,196.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,903.93/2,628.65 = 1,196.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,903.93x = 2,628.65 × 1,196.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,903.93x = 3,145,810.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,145,810.60/1,903.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,652.27

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