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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,870.98, 2,581.34 and 1,084.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,870.98, 2,581.34 and 1,084.74 is: 1,496.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,870.98 : 2,581.34 = 1,084.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,870.98/2,581.34 = 1,084.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,870.98x = 2,581.34 × 1,084.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,870.98x = 2,800,082.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,800,082.75/1,870.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,496.59

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