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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,869.67, 2,581.02 and 1,083.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,869.67, 2,581.02 and 1,083.56 is: 1,495.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,869.67 : 2,581.02 = 1,083.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,869.67/2,581.02 = 1,083.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,869.67x = 2,581.02 × 1,083.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,869.67x = 2,796,684.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,796,684.61/1,869.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495.82

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