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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,885.59, 2,601.93 and 1,099.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,885.59, 2,601.93 and 1,099.47 is: 1,517.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,885.59 : 2,601.93 = 1,099.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,885.59/2,601.93 = 1,099.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,885.59x = 2,601.93 × 1,099.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,885.59x = 2,860,743.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,860,743.98/1,885.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,517.16

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