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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,882.41, 2,597.68 and 1,043.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,882.41, 2,597.68 and 1,043.06 is: 1,439.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,882.41 : 2,597.68 = 1,043.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,882.41/2,597.68 = 1,043.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,882.41x = 2,597.68 × 1,043.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,882.41x = 2,709,536.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,709,536.10/1,882.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,439.40

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