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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,888.15, 2,826.75 and 1,155.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,888.15, 2,826.75 and 1,155.49 is: 1,729.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,888.15 : 2,826.75 = 1,155.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,888.15/2,826.75 = 1,155.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,888.15x = 2,826.75 × 1,155.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,888.15x = 3,266,281.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,266,281.36/1,888.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,729.88

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