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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,869.40, 2,580.42 and 1,281.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,869.40, 2,580.42 and 1,281.88 is: 1,769.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,869.40 : 2,580.42 = 1,281.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,869.40/2,580.42 = 1,281.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,869.40x = 2,580.42 × 1,281.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,869.40x = 3,307,788.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,307,788.79/1,869.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,769.44

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