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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,925.67, 2,888.52 and 1,059.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,925.67, 2,888.52 and 1,059.51 is: 1,589.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,925.67 : 2,888.52 = 1,059.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,925.67/2,888.52 = 1,059.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,925.67x = 2,888.52 × 1,059.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,925.67x = 3,060,415.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,060,415.83/1,925.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,589.27

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