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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,887.40, 2,604.44 and 1,101.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,887.40, 2,604.44 and 1,101.29 is: 1,519.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,887.40 : 2,604.44 = 1,101.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,887.40/2,604.44 = 1,101.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,887.40x = 2,604.44 × 1,101.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,887.40x = 2,868,238.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,868,238.22/1,887.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,519.68

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