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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,871.88, 2,583.32 and 1,075.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,871.88, 2,583.32 and 1,075.46 is: 1,484.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,871.88 : 2,583.32 = 1,075.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,871.88/2,583.32 = 1,075.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,871.88x = 2,583.32 × 1,075.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,871.88x = 2,778,253.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,778,253.56/1,871.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,484.20

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