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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,887.84, 2,604.16 and 1,180.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,887.84, 2,604.16 and 1,180.16 is: 1,627.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,887.84 : 2,604.16 = 1,180.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,887.84/2,604.16 = 1,180.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,887.84x = 2,604.16 × 1,180.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,887.84x = 3,073,325.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,073,325.47/1,887.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,627.96

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