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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,888.89, 2,821.71 and 1,364.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,888.89, 2,821.71 and 1,364.41 is: 2,038.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,888.89 : 2,821.71 = 1,364.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,888.89/2,821.71 = 1,364.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,888.89x = 2,821.71 × 1,364.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,888.89x = 3,849,969.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,849,969.34/1,888.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,038.22

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