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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,889.47, 2,607.31 and 1,050.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,889.47, 2,607.31 and 1,050.07 is: 1,449.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,889.47 : 2,607.31 = 1,050.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,889.47/2,607.31 = 1,050.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,889.47x = 2,607.31 × 1,050.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,889.47x = 2,737,858.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,737,858.01/1,889.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,449.01

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