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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,889.51, 2,607.57 and 1,050.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,889.51, 2,607.57 and 1,050.23 is: 1,449.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,889.51 : 2,607.57 = 1,050.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,889.51/2,607.57 = 1,050.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,889.51x = 2,607.57 × 1,050.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,889.51x = 2,738,554.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,738,554.76/1,889.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,449.35

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