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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,885.41, 2,601.91 and 1,046.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,885.41, 2,601.91 and 1,046.25 is: 1,443.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,885.41 : 2,601.91 = 1,046.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,885.41/2,601.91 = 1,046.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,885.41x = 2,601.91 × 1,046.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,885.41x = 2,722,249.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,722,249.65/1,885.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,443.85

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