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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,889.13, 2,607.41 and 1,050.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,889.13, 2,607.41 and 1,050.12 is: 1,449.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,889.13 : 2,607.41 = 1,050.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,889.13/2,607.41 = 1,050.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,889.13x = 2,607.41 × 1,050.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,889.13x = 2,738,075.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,738,075.10/1,889.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,449.39

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