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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,887.53, 2,606.34 and 1,225.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,887.53, 2,606.34 and 1,225.52 is: 1,692.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,887.53 : 2,606.34 = 1,225.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,887.53/2,606.34 = 1,225.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,887.53x = 2,606.34 × 1,225.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,887.53x = 3,194,108.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,194,108.77/1,887.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,692.22

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