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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,870.94, 2,580.72 and 1,084.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,870.94, 2,580.72 and 1,084.70 is: 1,496.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,870.94 : 2,580.72 = 1,084.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,870.94/2,580.72 = 1,084.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,870.94x = 2,580.72 × 1,084.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,870.94x = 2,799,306.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,799,306.98/1,870.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,496.20

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