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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,888.94, 2,608.02 and 1,181.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,888.94, 2,608.02 and 1,181.06 is: 1,630.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,888.94 : 2,608.02 = 1,181.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,888.94/2,608.02 = 1,181.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,888.94x = 2,608.02 × 1,181.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,888.94x = 3,080,228.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,080,228.10/1,888.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,630.66

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