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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,869.63, 2,580.23 and 1,083.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,869.63, 2,580.23 and 1,083.67 is: 1,495.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,869.63 : 2,580.23 = 1,083.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,869.63/2,580.23 = 1,083.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,869.63x = 2,580.23 × 1,083.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,869.63x = 2,796,117.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,796,117.84/1,869.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495.55

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