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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,869.44, 2,579.90 and 1,083.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,869.44, 2,579.90 and 1,083.74 is: 1,495.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,869.44 : 2,579.90 = 1,083.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,869.44/2,579.90 = 1,083.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,869.44x = 2,579.90 × 1,083.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,869.44x = 2,795,940.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,795,940.83/1,869.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495.60

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