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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,889.81, 2,608.36 and 1,050.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,889.81, 2,608.36 and 1,050.81 is: 1,450.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,889.81 : 2,608.36 = 1,050.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,889.81/2,608.36 = 1,050.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,889.81x = 2,608.36 × 1,050.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,889.81x = 2,740,890.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,740,890.77/1,889.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,450.35

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