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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,870.24, 2,581.36 and 1,124.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,870.24, 2,581.36 and 1,124.24 is: 1,551.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,870.24 : 2,581.36 = 1,124.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,870.24/2,581.36 = 1,124.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,870.24x = 2,581.36 × 1,124.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,870.24x = 2,902,068.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,902,068.17/1,870.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,551.71

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