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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,909.98, 2,862.54 and 1,044.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,909.98, 2,862.54 and 1,044.90 is: 1,566.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,909.98 : 2,862.54 = 1,044.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,909.98/2,862.54 = 1,044.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,909.98x = 2,862.54 × 1,044.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,909.98x = 2,991,068.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,991,068.05/1,909.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,566.02

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