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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,872.50, 2,584.05 and 1,044.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,872.50, 2,584.05 and 1,044.50 is: 1,441.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,872.50 : 2,584.05 = 1,044.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,872.50/2,584.05 = 1,044.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,872.50x = 2,584.05 × 1,044.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,872.50x = 2,699,040.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,699,040.23/1,872.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,441.41

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