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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,874.59, 2,808.27 and 1,050.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,874.59, 2,808.27 and 1,050.36 is: 1,573.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,874.59 : 2,808.27 = 1,050.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,874.59/2,808.27 = 1,050.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,874.59x = 2,808.27 × 1,050.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,874.59x = 2,949,694.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,949,694.48/1,874.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,573.51

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