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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,886.93, 2,604.42 and 1,141.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,886.93, 2,604.42 and 1,141.38 is: 1,575.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,886.93 : 2,604.42 = 1,141.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,886.93/2,604.42 = 1,141.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,886.93x = 2,604.42 × 1,141.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,886.93x = 2,972,632.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,972,632.90/1,886.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,575.38

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