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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,869.58, 2,575.80 and 1,301.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,869.58, 2,575.80 and 1,301.87 is: 1,793.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,869.58 : 2,575.80 = 1,301.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,869.58/2,575.80 = 1,301.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,869.58x = 2,575.80 × 1,301.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,869.58x = 3,353,363.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,353,363.19/1,869.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,793.64

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