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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,887.81, 2,605.19 and 1,059.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,887.81, 2,605.19 and 1,059.81 is: 1,462.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,887.81 : 2,605.19 = 1,059.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,887.81/2,605.19 = 1,059.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,887.81x = 2,605.19 × 1,059.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,887.81x = 2,761,006.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,761,006.41/1,887.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462.54

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