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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,817.71, 2,508.51 and 1,031.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,817.71, 2,508.51 and 1,031.83 is: 1,423.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,817.71 : 2,508.51 = 1,031.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,817.71/2,508.51 = 1,031.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,817.71x = 2,508.51 × 1,031.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,817.71x = 2,588,353.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,588,353.47/1,817.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,423.97

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