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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,880.91, 2,595.61 and 1,041.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,880.91, 2,595.61 and 1,041.56 is: 1,437.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,880.91 : 2,595.61 = 1,041.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,880.91/2,595.61 = 1,041.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,880.91x = 2,595.61 × 1,041.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,880.91x = 2,703,483.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,703,483.55/1,880.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,437.33

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