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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,869.41, 2,579.76 and 1,083.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,869.41, 2,579.76 and 1,083.44 is: 1,495.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,869.41 : 2,579.76 = 1,083.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,869.41/2,579.76 = 1,083.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,869.41x = 2,579.76 × 1,083.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,869.41x = 2,795,002.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,795,002.28/1,869.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495.13

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