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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,875.52, 2,588.04 and 1,089.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,875.52, 2,588.04 and 1,089.61 is: 1,503.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,875.52 : 2,588.04 = 1,089.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,875.52/2,588.04 = 1,089.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,875.52x = 2,588.04 × 1,089.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,875.52x = 2,819,954.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,819,954.26/1,875.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,503.56

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