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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,888.76, 2,828.28 and 1,305.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,888.76, 2,828.28 and 1,305.56 is: 1,954.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,888.76 : 2,828.28 = 1,305.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,888.76/2,828.28 = 1,305.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,888.76x = 2,828.28 × 1,305.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,888.76x = 3,692,489.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,692,489.24/1,888.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,954.98

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