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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,888.06, 2,605.94 and 1,049.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,888.06, 2,605.94 and 1,049.05 is: 1,447.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,888.06 : 2,605.94 = 1,049.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,888.06/2,605.94 = 1,049.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,888.06x = 2,605.94 × 1,049.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,888.06x = 2,733,763.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,733,763.30/1,888.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,447.92

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