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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,870.92, 2,581.73 and 1,084.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,870.92, 2,581.73 and 1,084.82 is: 1,496.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,870.92 : 2,581.73 = 1,084.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,870.92/2,581.73 = 1,084.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,870.92x = 2,581.73 × 1,084.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,870.92x = 2,800,712.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,800,712.34/1,870.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,496.97

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