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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,869.95, 2,580.76 and 1,123.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,869.95, 2,580.76 and 1,123.94 is: 1,551.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,869.95 : 2,580.76 = 1,123.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,869.95/2,580.76 = 1,123.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,869.95x = 2,580.76 × 1,123.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,869.95x = 2,900,627.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,900,627.25/1,869.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,551.18

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