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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,883.63, 2,599.34 and 1,044.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,883.63, 2,599.34 and 1,044.31 is: 1,441.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,883.63 : 2,599.34 = 1,044.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,883.63/2,599.34 = 1,044.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,883.63x = 2,599.34 × 1,044.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,883.63x = 2,714,516.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,714,516.76/1,883.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,441.11

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