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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,888.98, 2,606.74 and 1,049.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,888.98, 2,606.74 and 1,049.66 is: 1,448.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,888.98 : 2,606.74 = 1,049.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,888.98/2,606.74 = 1,049.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,888.98x = 2,606.74 × 1,049.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,888.98x = 2,736,190.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,736,190.71/1,888.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,448.50

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