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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,869.63, 2,801.25 and 1,047.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,869.63, 2,801.25 and 1,047.39 is: 1,569.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,869.63 : 2,801.25 = 1,047.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,869.63/2,801.25 = 1,047.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,869.63x = 2,801.25 × 1,047.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,869.63x = 2,934,001.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,934,001.24/1,869.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,569.30

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