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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,873.31, 2,585.21 and 1,034.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,873.31, 2,585.21 and 1,034.02 is: 1,426.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,873.31 : 2,585.21 = 1,034.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,873.31/2,585.21 = 1,034.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,873.31x = 2,585.21 × 1,034.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,873.31x = 2,673,150.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,673,150.12/1,873.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,426.96

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