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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,903.94, 2,626.34 and 1,117.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,903.94, 2,626.34 and 1,117.83 is: 1,541.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,903.94 : 2,626.34 = 1,117.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,903.94/2,626.34 = 1,117.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,903.94x = 2,626.34 × 1,117.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,903.94x = 2,935,796.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,935,796.05/1,903.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,541.96

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