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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,878.51, 2,592.37 and 1,039.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,878.51, 2,592.37 and 1,039.22 is: 1,434.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,878.51 : 2,592.37 = 1,039.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,878.51/2,592.37 = 1,039.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,878.51x = 2,592.37 × 1,039.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,878.51x = 2,694,042.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,694,042.75/1,878.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,434.14

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