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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,871, 2,581.96 and 1,074.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,871, 2,581.96 and 1,074.34 is: 1,482.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,871 : 2,581.96 = 1,074.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,871/2,581.96 = 1,074.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,871x = 2,581.96 × 1,074.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,871x = 2,773,902.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,773,902.91/1,871
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,482.58

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