Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,868, 2,577.84 and 1,040
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,868, 2,577.84 and 1,040 is: 1,435.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,868 : 2,577.84 = 1,040 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,868/2,577.84 = 1,040/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,868x = 2,577.84 × 1,040 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,868x = 2,680,953.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,680,953.60/1,868 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,435.20
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