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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,868, 2,577.92 and 1,040

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,868, 2,577.92 and 1,040 is: 1,435.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,868 : 2,577.92 = 1,040 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,868/2,577.92 = 1,040/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,868x = 2,577.92 × 1,040
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,868x = 2,681,036.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,681,036.80/1,868
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,435.24

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