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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,815.96, 2,505.95 and 1,030.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,815.96, 2,505.95 and 1,030.16 is: 1,421.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,815.96 : 2,505.95 = 1,030.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,815.96/2,505.95 = 1,030.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,815.96x = 2,505.95 × 1,030.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,815.96x = 2,581,525.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,581,525.76/1,815.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,421.57

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