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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,888.41, 2,606.27 and 1,102.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,888.41, 2,606.27 and 1,102.49 is: 1,521.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,888.41 : 2,606.27 = 1,102.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,888.41/2,606.27 = 1,102.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,888.41x = 2,606.27 × 1,102.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,888.41x = 2,873,368.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,873,368.07/1,888.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,521.58

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