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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,908.81, 2,635.20 and 1,162.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,908.81, 2,635.20 and 1,162.94 is: 1,605.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,908.81 : 2,635.20 = 1,162.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,908.81/2,635.20 = 1,162.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,908.81x = 2,635.20 × 1,162.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,908.81x = 3,064,566.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,064,566.31/1,908.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,605.49

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