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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,631.55, 3,938.20 and 1,902.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,631.55, 3,938.20 and 1,902.55 is: 2,847.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,631.55 : 3,938.20 = 1,902.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,631.55/3,938.20 = 1,902.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,631.55x = 3,938.20 × 1,902.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,631.55x = 7,492,622.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,492,622.41/2,631.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,847.23

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