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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,869.53, 2,579.96 and 1,030.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,869.53, 2,579.96 and 1,030.21 is: 1,421.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,869.53 : 2,579.96 = 1,030.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,869.53/2,579.96 = 1,030.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,869.53x = 2,579.96 × 1,030.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,869.53x = 2,657,900.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,657,900.59/1,869.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,421.69

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