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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,815.96, 2,506.08 and 1,030.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,815.96, 2,506.08 and 1,030.02 is: 1,421.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,815.96 : 2,506.08 = 1,030.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,815.96/2,506.08 = 1,030.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,815.96x = 2,506.08 × 1,030.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,815.96x = 2,581,312.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,581,312.52/1,815.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,421.46

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