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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,875.38, 2,588.35 and 1,089.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,875.38, 2,588.35 and 1,089.89 is: 1,504.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,875.38 : 2,588.35 = 1,089.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,875.38/2,588.35 = 1,089.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,875.38x = 2,588.35 × 1,089.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,875.38x = 2,821,001.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,821,001.12/1,875.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,504.23

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