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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,870.63, 2,579.46 and 1,310.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,870.63, 2,579.46 and 1,310.92 is: 1,807.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,870.63 : 2,579.46 = 1,310.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,870.63/2,579.46 = 1,310.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,870.63x = 2,579.46 × 1,310.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,870.63x = 3,381,465.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,381,465.70/1,870.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,807.66

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