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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,871.97, 2,583.28 and 1,032.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,871.97, 2,583.28 and 1,032.67 is: 1,425.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,871.97 : 2,583.28 = 1,032.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,871.97/2,583.28 = 1,032.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,871.97x = 2,583.28 × 1,032.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,871.97x = 2,667,675.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,667,675.76/1,871.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425.06

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