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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,870.45, 2,581.21 and 1,084.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,870.45, 2,581.21 and 1,084.94 is: 1,497.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,870.45 : 2,581.21 = 1,084.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,870.45/2,581.21 = 1,084.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,870.45x = 2,581.21 × 1,084.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,870.45x = 2,800,455.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,800,455.27/1,870.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,497.21

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