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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,888.55, 2,827.36 and 1,155.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,888.55, 2,827.36 and 1,155.90 is: 1,730.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,888.55 : 2,827.36 = 1,155.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,888.55/2,827.36 = 1,155.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,888.55x = 2,827.36 × 1,155.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,888.55x = 3,268,150.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,268,150.97/1,888.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,730.51

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