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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,887.74, 2,604.35 and 1,391.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,887.74, 2,604.35 and 1,391.56 is: 1,919.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,887.74 : 2,604.35 = 1,391.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,887.74/2,604.35 = 1,391.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,887.74x = 2,604.35 × 1,391.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,887.74x = 3,624,106.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,624,106.25/1,887.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,919.81

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