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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,869.13, 2,579.39 and 1,083.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,869.13, 2,579.39 and 1,083.63 is: 1,495.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,869.13 : 2,579.39 = 1,083.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,869.13/2,579.39 = 1,083.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,869.13x = 2,579.39 × 1,083.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,869.13x = 2,795,100.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,795,100.65/1,869.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495.41

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