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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,874, 2,585.96 and 1,210.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,874, 2,585.96 and 1,210.88 is: 1,670.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,874 : 2,585.96 = 1,210.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,874/2,585.96 = 1,210.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,874x = 2,585.96 × 1,210.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,874x = 3,131,287.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,131,287.24/1,874
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,670.91

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