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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,817.62, 2,508.24 and 1,031.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,817.62, 2,508.24 and 1,031.71 is: 1,423.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,817.62 : 2,508.24 = 1,031.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,817.62/2,508.24 = 1,031.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,817.62x = 2,508.24 × 1,031.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,817.62x = 2,587,776.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,587,776.29/1,817.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,423.72

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