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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,875.79, 2,588.63 and 1,036.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,875.79, 2,588.63 and 1,036.54 is: 1,430.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,875.79 : 2,588.63 = 1,036.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,875.79/2,588.63 = 1,036.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,875.79x = 2,588.63 × 1,036.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,875.79x = 2,683,218.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,683,218.54/1,875.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,430.45

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