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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,869.84, 2,580.50 and 1,083.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,869.84, 2,580.50 and 1,083.87 is: 1,495.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,869.84 : 2,580.50 = 1,083.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,869.84/2,580.50 = 1,083.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,869.84x = 2,580.50 × 1,083.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,869.84x = 2,796,929.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,796,929.24/1,869.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495.81

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