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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,888.81, 2,606.72 and 1,103.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,888.81, 2,606.72 and 1,103.11 is: 1,522.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,888.81 : 2,606.72 = 1,103.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,888.81/2,606.72 = 1,103.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,888.81x = 2,606.72 × 1,103.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,888.81x = 2,875,498.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,875,498.90/1,888.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,522.39

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