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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,870.06, 2,580.83 and 1,030.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,870.06, 2,580.83 and 1,030.84 is: 1,422.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,870.06 : 2,580.83 = 1,030.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,870.06/2,580.83 = 1,030.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,870.06x = 2,580.83 × 1,030.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,870.06x = 2,660,416.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,660,416.78/1,870.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,422.64

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