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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,812.92, 2,501.69 and 1,026.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,812.92, 2,501.69 and 1,026.95 is: 1,417.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,812.92 : 2,501.69 = 1,026.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,812.92/2,501.69 = 1,026.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,812.92x = 2,501.69 × 1,026.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,812.92x = 2,569,092.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,569,092.90/1,812.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,417.11

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