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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,869.69, 2,579.33 and 1,083.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,869.69, 2,579.33 and 1,083.32 is: 1,494.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,869.69 : 2,579.33 = 1,083.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,869.69/2,579.33 = 1,083.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,869.69x = 2,579.33 × 1,083.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,869.69x = 2,794,229.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,794,229.59/1,869.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494.49

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