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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,811.96, 2,500.40 and 1,026

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,811.96, 2,500.40 and 1,026 is: 1,415.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,811.96 : 2,500.40 = 1,026 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,811.96/2,500.40 = 1,026/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,811.96x = 2,500.40 × 1,026
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,811.96x = 2,565,410.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,565,410.40/1,811.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,415.82

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