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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,873.39, 2,585.46 and 1,034.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,873.39, 2,585.46 and 1,034.29 is: 1,427.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,873.39 : 2,585.46 = 1,034.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,873.39/2,585.46 = 1,034.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,873.39x = 2,585.46 × 1,034.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,873.39x = 2,674,115.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,674,115.42/1,873.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,427.42

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