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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,905.80, 2,862.22 and 1,141

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,905.80, 2,862.22 and 1,141 is: 1,713.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,905.80 : 2,862.22 = 1,141 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,905.80/2,862.22 = 1,141/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,905.80x = 2,862.22 × 1,141
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,905.80x = 3,265,793.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,265,793.02/1,905.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,713.61

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