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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,872.79, 2,584.37 and 1,075.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,872.79, 2,584.37 and 1,075.92 is: 1,484.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,872.79 : 2,584.37 = 1,075.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,872.79/2,584.37 = 1,075.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,872.79x = 2,584.37 × 1,075.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,872.79x = 2,780,568.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,780,568.37/1,872.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,484.72

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