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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,875.96, 2,588.94 and 1,047.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,875.96, 2,588.94 and 1,047.96 is: 1,446.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,875.96 : 2,588.94 = 1,047.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,875.96/2,588.94 = 1,047.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,875.96x = 2,588.94 × 1,047.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,875.96x = 2,713,105.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,713,105.56/1,875.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,446.25

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