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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,816.08, 2,506.20 and 1,030.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,816.08, 2,506.20 and 1,030.32 is: 1,421.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,816.08 : 2,506.20 = 1,030.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,816.08/2,506.20 = 1,030.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,816.08x = 2,506.20 × 1,030.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,816.08x = 2,582,187.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,582,187.98/1,816.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,421.85

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