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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,889.56, 2,607.66 and 1,050.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,889.56, 2,607.66 and 1,050.26 is: 1,449.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,889.56 : 2,607.66 = 1,050.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,889.56/2,607.66 = 1,050.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,889.56x = 2,607.66 × 1,050.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,889.56x = 2,738,720.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,738,720.99/1,889.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,449.40

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