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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,869.60, 2,580.48 and 1,161.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,869.60, 2,580.48 and 1,161.84 is: 1,603.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,869.60 : 2,580.48 = 1,161.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,869.60/2,580.48 = 1,161.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,869.60x = 2,580.48 × 1,161.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,869.60x = 2,998,104.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,998,104.88/1,869.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,603.61

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