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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,871.46, 2,583.66 and 1,313.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,871.46, 2,583.66 and 1,313.64 is: 1,813.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,871.46 : 2,583.66 = 1,313.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,871.46/2,583.66 = 1,313.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,871.46x = 2,583.66 × 1,313.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,871.46x = 3,393,999.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,393,999.12/1,871.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,813.56

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