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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,888.51, 2,830.36 and 1,067.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,888.51, 2,830.36 and 1,067.24 is: 1,599.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,888.51 : 2,830.36 = 1,067.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,888.51/2,830.36 = 1,067.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,888.51x = 2,830.36 × 1,067.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,888.51x = 3,020,667.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,020,667.20/1,888.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,599.50

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