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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,887.21, 2,604.35 and 1,036.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,887.21, 2,604.35 and 1,036.46 is: 1,430.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,887.21 : 2,604.35 = 1,036.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,887.21/2,604.35 = 1,036.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,887.21x = 2,604.35 × 1,036.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,887.21x = 2,699,304.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,699,304.60/1,887.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,430.31

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