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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,887.92, 2,825.76 and 1,158.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,887.92, 2,825.76 and 1,158.96 is: 1,734.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,887.92 : 2,825.76 = 1,158.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,887.92/2,825.76 = 1,158.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,887.92x = 2,825.76 × 1,158.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,887.92x = 3,274,942.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,274,942.81/1,887.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,734.68

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