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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,869.75, 2,580.26 and 1,041.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,869.75, 2,580.26 and 1,041.75 is: 1,437.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,869.75 : 2,580.26 = 1,041.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,869.75/2,580.26 = 1,041.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,869.75x = 2,580.26 × 1,041.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,869.75x = 2,687,980.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,687,980.65/1,869.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,437.62

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