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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,873.70, 2,585.51 and 1,034.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,873.70, 2,585.51 and 1,034.44 is: 1,427.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,873.70 : 2,585.51 = 1,034.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,873.70/2,585.51 = 1,034.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,873.70x = 2,585.51 × 1,034.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,873.70x = 2,674,554.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,674,554.96/1,873.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,427.42

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