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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,883.91, 2,599.75 and 1,044.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,883.91, 2,599.75 and 1,044.61 is: 1,441.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,883.91 : 2,599.75 = 1,044.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,883.91/2,599.75 = 1,044.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,883.91x = 2,599.75 × 1,044.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,883.91x = 2,715,732.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,715,732.81/1,883.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,441.54

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