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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,869.62, 2,580.02 and 1,030.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,869.62, 2,580.02 and 1,030.32 is: 1,421.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,869.62 : 2,580.02 = 1,030.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,869.62/2,580.02 = 1,030.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,869.62x = 2,580.02 × 1,030.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,869.62x = 2,658,248.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,658,248.78/1,869.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,421.81

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