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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,870.57, 2,580.95 and 1,372.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,870.57, 2,580.95 and 1,372.34 is: 1,893.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,870.57 : 2,580.95 = 1,372.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,870.57/2,580.95 = 1,372.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,870.57x = 2,580.95 × 1,372.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,870.57x = 3,541,934.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,541,934.06/1,870.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,893.51

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