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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,908.31, 2,633.97 and 1,162.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,908.31, 2,633.97 and 1,162.76 is: 1,604.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,908.31 : 2,633.97 = 1,162.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,908.31/2,633.97 = 1,162.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,908.31x = 2,633.97 × 1,162.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,908.31x = 3,062,659.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,062,659.61/1,908.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,604.91

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