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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,885.71, 2,602.13 and 1,046.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,885.71, 2,602.13 and 1,046.40 is: 1,443.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,885.71 : 2,602.13 = 1,046.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,885.71/2,602.13 = 1,046.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,885.71x = 2,602.13 × 1,046.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,885.71x = 2,722,863.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,722,863.60/1,885.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,443.95

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