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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,908.83, 2,633.97 and 1,122.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,908.83, 2,633.97 and 1,122.72 is: 1,549.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,908.83 : 2,633.97 = 1,122.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,908.83/2,633.97 = 1,122.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,908.83x = 2,633.97 × 1,122.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,908.83x = 2,957,210.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,957,210.80/1,908.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,549.23

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