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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,888.97, 2,606.78 and 1,103.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,888.97, 2,606.78 and 1,103.40 is: 1,522.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,888.97 : 2,606.78 = 1,103.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,888.97/2,606.78 = 1,103.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,888.97x = 2,606.78 × 1,103.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,888.97x = 2,876,323.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,876,323.81/1,888.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,522.70

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