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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,879.60, 2,593.80 and 1,094.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,879.60, 2,593.80 and 1,094.08 is: 1,509.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,879.60 : 2,593.80 = 1,094.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,879.60/2,593.80 = 1,094.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,879.60x = 2,593.80 × 1,094.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,879.60x = 2,837,824.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,837,824.70/1,879.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,509.80

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