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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,870.77, 2,581.60 and 1,084.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,870.77, 2,581.60 and 1,084.67 is: 1,496.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,870.77 : 2,581.60 = 1,084.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,870.77/2,581.60 = 1,084.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,870.77x = 2,581.60 × 1,084.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,870.77x = 2,800,184.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,800,184.07/1,870.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,496.81

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