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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,887.44, 2,604.78 and 1,090.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,887.44, 2,604.78 and 1,090.96 is: 1,505.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,887.44 : 2,604.78 = 1,090.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,887.44/2,604.78 = 1,090.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,887.44x = 2,604.78 × 1,090.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,887.44x = 2,841,710.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,841,710.79/1,887.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,505.59

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