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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,875.42, 2,588.04 and 1,089.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,875.42, 2,588.04 and 1,089.63 is: 1,503.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,875.42 : 2,588.04 = 1,089.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,875.42/2,588.04 = 1,089.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,875.42x = 2,588.04 × 1,089.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,875.42x = 2,820,006.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,820,006.03/1,875.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,503.67

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