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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,889.60, 2,607.58 and 1,050.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,889.60, 2,607.58 and 1,050.34 is: 1,449.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,889.60 : 2,607.58 = 1,050.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,889.60/2,607.58 = 1,050.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,889.60x = 2,607.58 × 1,050.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,889.60x = 2,738,845.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,738,845.58/1,889.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,449.43

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