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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,869.55, 2,579.14 and 1,083.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,869.55, 2,579.14 and 1,083.14 is: 1,494.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,869.55 : 2,579.14 = 1,083.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,869.55/2,579.14 = 1,083.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,869.55x = 2,579.14 × 1,083.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,869.55x = 2,793,567.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,793,567.83/1,869.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494.25

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