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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,924.52, 2,888.04 and 1,059.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,924.52, 2,888.04 and 1,059.44 is: 1,589.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,924.52 : 2,888.04 = 1,059.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,924.52/2,888.04 = 1,059.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,924.52x = 2,888.04 × 1,059.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,924.52x = 3,059,705.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,059,705.10/1,924.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,589.85

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