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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,873.87, 2,585.93 and 1,034.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,873.87, 2,585.93 and 1,034.51 is: 1,427.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,873.87 : 2,585.93 = 1,034.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,873.87/2,585.93 = 1,034.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,873.87x = 2,585.93 × 1,034.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,873.87x = 2,675,152.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,675,152.34/1,873.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,427.61

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