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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,888.40, 2,604.71 and 1,141.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,888.40, 2,604.71 and 1,141.07 is: 1,573.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,888.40 : 2,604.71 = 1,141.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,888.40/2,604.71 = 1,141.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,888.40x = 2,604.71 × 1,141.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,888.40x = 2,972,137.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,972,137.71/1,888.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,573.90

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