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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,873.41, 2,585.48 and 1,034.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,873.41, 2,585.48 and 1,034.30 is: 1,427.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,873.41 : 2,585.48 = 1,034.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,873.41/2,585.48 = 1,034.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,873.41x = 2,585.48 × 1,034.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,873.41x = 2,674,143.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,674,143.87/1,873.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,427.42

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