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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,889.72, 2,607.97 and 1,050.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,889.72, 2,607.97 and 1,050.58 is: 1,449.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,889.72 : 2,607.97 = 1,050.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,889.72/2,607.97 = 1,050.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,889.72x = 2,607.97 × 1,050.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,889.72x = 2,739,881.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,739,881.12/1,889.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,449.89

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