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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,812.21, 2,501.25 and 1,026.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,812.21, 2,501.25 and 1,026.51 is: 1,416.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,812.21 : 2,501.25 = 1,026.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,812.21/2,501.25 = 1,026.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,812.21x = 2,501.25 × 1,026.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,812.21x = 2,567,558.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,567,558.14/1,812.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,416.81

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