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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,871.93, 2,583.25 and 1,032.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,871.93, 2,583.25 and 1,032.71 is: 1,425.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,871.93 : 2,583.25 = 1,032.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,871.93/2,583.25 = 1,032.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,871.93x = 2,583.25 × 1,032.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,871.93x = 2,667,748.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,667,748.11/1,871.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425.13

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