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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,817.39, 2,507.92 and 1,031.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,817.39, 2,507.92 and 1,031.42 is: 1,423.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,817.39 : 2,507.92 = 1,031.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,817.39/2,507.92 = 1,031.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,817.39x = 2,507.92 × 1,031.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,817.39x = 2,586,718.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,586,718.85/1,817.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,423.32

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