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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,873.99, 2,586.08 and 1,034.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,873.99, 2,586.08 and 1,034.69 is: 1,427.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,873.99 : 2,586.08 = 1,034.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,873.99/2,586.08 = 1,034.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,873.99x = 2,586.08 × 1,034.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,873.99x = 2,675,792.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,675,792.41/1,873.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,427.86

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