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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,870.07, 2,579.85 and 1,083.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,870.07, 2,579.85 and 1,083.69 is: 1,495.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,870.07 : 2,579.85 = 1,083.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,870.07/2,579.85 = 1,083.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,870.07x = 2,579.85 × 1,083.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,870.07x = 2,795,757.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,795,757.65/1,870.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495.01

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