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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,888.62, 2,606.30 and 1,102.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,888.62, 2,606.30 and 1,102.72 is: 1,521.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,888.62 : 2,606.30 = 1,102.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,888.62/2,606.30 = 1,102.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,888.62x = 2,606.30 × 1,102.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,888.62x = 2,874,019.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,874,019.14/1,888.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,521.76

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