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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,869.50, 2,579.94 and 1,083.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,869.50, 2,579.94 and 1,083.80 is: 1,495.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,869.50 : 2,579.94 = 1,083.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,869.50/2,579.94 = 1,083.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,869.50x = 2,579.94 × 1,083.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,869.50x = 2,796,138.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,796,138.97/1,869.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495.66

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