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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,872.65, 2,583.78 and 1,086.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,872.65, 2,583.78 and 1,086.23 is: 1,498.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,872.65 : 2,583.78 = 1,086.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,872.65/2,583.78 = 1,086.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,872.65x = 2,583.78 × 1,086.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,872.65x = 2,806,579.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,806,579.35/1,872.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,498.72

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