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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,869.03, 2,579.20 and 1,072.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,869.03, 2,579.20 and 1,072.48 is: 1,479.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,869.03 : 2,579.20 = 1,072.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,869.03/2,579.20 = 1,072.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,869.03x = 2,579.20 × 1,072.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,869.03x = 2,766,135.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,766,135.05/1,869.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,479.99

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