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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,869.03, 2,579.34 and 1,072.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,869.03, 2,579.34 and 1,072.11 is: 1,479.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,869.03 : 2,579.34 = 1,072.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,869.03/2,579.34 = 1,072.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,869.03x = 2,579.34 × 1,072.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,869.03x = 2,765,336.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,765,336.21/1,869.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,479.56

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