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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,885.55, 2,602.07 and 1,046.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,885.55, 2,602.07 and 1,046.19 is: 1,443.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,885.55 : 2,602.07 = 1,046.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,885.55/2,602.07 = 1,046.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,885.55x = 2,602.07 × 1,046.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,885.55x = 2,722,259.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,722,259.61/1,885.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,443.75

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