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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,889.49, 2,607.33 and 1,050.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,889.49, 2,607.33 and 1,050.06 is: 1,448.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,889.49 : 2,607.33 = 1,050.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,889.49/2,607.33 = 1,050.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,889.49x = 2,607.33 × 1,050.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,889.49x = 2,737,852.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,737,852.94/1,889.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,448.99

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