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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,874.30, 2,586.47 and 1,034.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,874.30, 2,586.47 and 1,034.99 is: 1,428.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,874.30 : 2,586.47 = 1,034.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,874.30/2,586.47 = 1,034.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,874.30x = 2,586.47 × 1,034.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,874.30x = 2,676,970.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,676,970.59/1,874.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,428.25

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