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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,869.72, 2,579.55 and 1,123.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,869.72, 2,579.55 and 1,123.11 is: 1,549.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,869.72 : 2,579.55 = 1,123.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,869.72/2,579.55 = 1,123.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,869.72x = 2,579.55 × 1,123.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,869.72x = 2,897,118.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,897,118.40/1,869.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,549.49

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