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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,887.64, 2,604.78 and 1,101.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,887.64, 2,604.78 and 1,101.76 is: 1,520.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,887.64 : 2,604.78 = 1,101.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,887.64/2,604.78 = 1,101.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,887.64x = 2,604.78 × 1,101.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,887.64x = 2,869,842.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,869,842.41/1,887.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,520.33

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