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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,866.85, 2,576.13 and 1,070.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,866.85, 2,576.13 and 1,070.17 is: 1,476.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,866.85 : 2,576.13 = 1,070.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,866.85/2,576.13 = 1,070.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,866.85x = 2,576.13 × 1,070.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,866.85x = 2,756,890.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,756,890.60/1,866.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,476.76

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