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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,875.53, 2,588.18 and 1,089.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,875.53, 2,588.18 and 1,089.51 is: 1,503.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,875.53 : 2,588.18 = 1,089.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,875.53/2,588.18 = 1,089.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,875.53x = 2,588.18 × 1,089.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,875.53x = 2,819,842.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,819,842.54/1,875.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,503.50

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