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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,870.28, 2,581.90 and 1,124.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,870.28, 2,581.90 and 1,124.81 is: 1,552.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,870.28 : 2,581.90 = 1,124.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,870.28/2,581.90 = 1,124.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,870.28x = 2,581.90 × 1,124.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,870.28x = 2,904,131.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,904,131.22/1,870.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,552.78

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