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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,870.06, 2,580.69 and 1,084.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,870.06, 2,580.69 and 1,084.26 is: 1,496.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,870.06 : 2,580.69 = 1,084.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,870.06/2,580.69 = 1,084.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,870.06x = 2,580.69 × 1,084.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,870.06x = 2,798,138.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,798,138.94/1,870.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,496.28

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