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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,870.55, 2,579.88 and 1,744.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,870.55, 2,579.88 and 1,744.80 is: 2,406.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,870.55 : 2,579.88 = 1,744.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,870.55/2,579.88 = 1,744.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,870.55x = 2,579.88 × 1,744.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,870.55x = 4,501,374.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,501,374.62/1,870.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,406.45

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