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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,874.62, 2,586.58 and 1,088.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,874.62, 2,586.58 and 1,088.26 is: 1,501.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,874.62 : 2,586.58 = 1,088.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,874.62/2,586.58 = 1,088.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,874.62x = 2,586.58 × 1,088.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,874.62x = 2,814,871.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,814,871.55/1,874.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,501.57

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