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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,899.89, 2,849.80 and 1,125.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,899.89, 2,849.80 and 1,125.21 is: 1,687.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,899.89 : 2,849.80 = 1,125.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,899.89/2,849.80 = 1,125.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,899.89x = 2,849.80 × 1,125.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,899.89x = 3,206,623.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,206,623.46/1,899.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,687.79

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