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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,889.96, 2,606.90 and 1,144.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,889.96, 2,606.90 and 1,144.14 is: 1,578.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,889.96 : 2,606.90 = 1,144.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,889.96/2,606.90 = 1,144.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,889.96x = 2,606.90 × 1,144.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,889.96x = 2,982,652.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,982,652.85/1,889.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,578.16

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