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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,875.32, 2,809.42 and 1,054.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,875.32, 2,809.42 and 1,054.18 is: 1,579.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,875.32 : 2,809.42 = 1,054.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,875.32/2,809.42 = 1,054.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,875.32x = 2,809.42 × 1,054.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,875.32x = 2,961,634.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,961,634.38/1,875.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,579.27

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