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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,875.81, 2,588.62 and 1,089.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,875.81, 2,588.62 and 1,089.91 is: 1,504.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,875.81 : 2,588.62 = 1,089.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,875.81/2,588.62 = 1,089.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,875.81x = 2,588.62 × 1,089.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,875.81x = 2,821,365.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,821,365.55/1,875.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,504.08

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