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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,869.64, 2,579.87 and 1,083.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,869.64, 2,579.87 and 1,083.58 is: 1,495.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,869.64 : 2,579.87 = 1,083.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,869.64/2,579.87 = 1,083.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,869.64x = 2,579.87 × 1,083.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,869.64x = 2,795,495.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,795,495.53/1,869.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495.21

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