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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,869.94, 2,580.49 and 1,083.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,869.94, 2,580.49 and 1,083.97 is: 1,495.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,869.94 : 2,580.49 = 1,083.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,869.94/2,580.49 = 1,083.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,869.94x = 2,580.49 × 1,083.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,869.94x = 2,797,173.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,797,173.75/1,869.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495.86

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