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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,886.06, 2,601.91 and 1,223.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,886.06, 2,601.91 and 1,223.08 is: 1,687.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,886.06 : 2,601.91 = 1,223.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,886.06/2,601.91 = 1,223.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,886.06x = 2,601.91 × 1,223.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,886.06x = 3,182,344.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,182,344.08/1,886.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,687.30

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