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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,888.49, 2,606.07 and 1,049.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,888.49, 2,606.07 and 1,049.15 is: 1,447.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,888.49 : 2,606.07 = 1,049.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,888.49/2,606.07 = 1,049.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,888.49x = 2,606.07 × 1,049.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,888.49x = 2,734,145.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,734,145.31/1,888.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,447.79

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