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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,815.96, 2,506.03 and 1,030.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,815.96, 2,506.03 and 1,030.01 is: 1,421.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,815.96 : 2,506.03 = 1,030.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,815.96/2,506.03 = 1,030.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,815.96x = 2,506.03 × 1,030.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,815.96x = 2,581,234.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,581,234.95/1,815.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,421.41

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