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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,908.36, 2,632.91 and 1,162.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,908.36, 2,632.91 and 1,162.08 is: 1,603.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,908.36 : 2,632.91 = 1,162.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,908.36/2,632.91 = 1,162.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,908.36x = 2,632.91 × 1,162.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,908.36x = 3,059,646.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,059,646.24/1,908.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,603.29

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