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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,871.62, 2,582.85 and 1,085.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,871.62, 2,582.85 and 1,085.74 is: 1,498.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,871.62 : 2,582.85 = 1,085.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,871.62/2,582.85 = 1,085.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,871.62x = 2,582.85 × 1,085.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,871.62x = 2,804,303.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,804,303.56/1,871.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,498.33

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