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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,874.38, 2,808.83 and 1,054.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,874.38, 2,808.83 and 1,054.25 is: 1,579.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,874.38 : 2,808.83 = 1,054.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,874.38/2,808.83 = 1,054.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,874.38x = 2,808.83 × 1,054.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,874.38x = 2,961,209.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,961,209.47/1,874.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,579.84

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