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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,908.77, 2,863.08 and 1,029.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,908.77, 2,863.08 and 1,029.92 is: 1,544.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,908.77 : 2,863.08 = 1,029.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,908.77/2,863.08 = 1,029.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,908.77x = 2,863.08 × 1,029.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,908.77x = 2,948,729.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,948,729.04/1,908.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,544.84

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