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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,887.81, 2,605.34 and 1,102.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,887.81, 2,605.34 and 1,102.11 is: 1,521.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,887.81 : 2,605.34 = 1,102.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,887.81/2,605.34 = 1,102.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,887.81x = 2,605.34 × 1,102.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,887.81x = 2,871,374.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,871,374.02/1,887.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,521.01

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