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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,817.04, 2,507.28 and 1,031.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,817.04, 2,507.28 and 1,031.16 is: 1,422.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,817.04 : 2,507.28 = 1,031.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,817.04/2,507.28 = 1,031.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,817.04x = 2,507.28 × 1,031.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,817.04x = 2,585,406.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,585,406.84/1,817.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,422.87

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