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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,885.61, 2,602.13 and 1,046.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,885.61, 2,602.13 and 1,046.44 is: 1,444.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,885.61 : 2,602.13 = 1,046.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,885.61/2,602.13 = 1,046.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,885.61x = 2,602.13 × 1,046.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,885.61x = 2,722,969.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,722,969.03/1,885.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,444.08

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