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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,871.68, 2,583.54 and 1,283.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,871.68, 2,583.54 and 1,283.92 is: 1,772.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,871.68 : 2,583.54 = 1,283.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,871.68/2,583.54 = 1,283.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,871.68x = 2,583.54 × 1,283.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,871.68x = 3,317,058.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,317,058.68/1,871.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,772.24

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