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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,870.26, 2,580.84 and 1,073.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,870.26, 2,580.84 and 1,073.73 is: 1,481.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,870.26 : 2,580.84 = 1,073.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,870.26/2,580.84 = 1,073.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,870.26x = 2,580.84 × 1,073.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,870.26x = 2,771,125.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,771,125.33/1,870.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,481.68

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