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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,879.48, 2,593.62 and 1,040.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,879.48, 2,593.62 and 1,040.13 is: 1,435.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,879.48 : 2,593.62 = 1,040.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,879.48/2,593.62 = 1,040.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,879.48x = 2,593.62 × 1,040.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,879.48x = 2,697,701.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,697,701.97/1,879.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,435.34

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