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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,870.09, 2,580.77 and 1,124.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,870.09, 2,580.77 and 1,124.37 is: 1,551.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,870.09 : 2,580.77 = 1,124.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,870.09/2,580.77 = 1,124.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,870.09x = 2,580.77 × 1,124.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,870.09x = 2,901,743.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,901,743.18/1,870.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,551.66

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