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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,819.72, 2,511.40 and 1,073.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,819.72, 2,511.40 and 1,073.92 is: 1,482.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,819.72 : 2,511.40 = 1,073.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,819.72/2,511.40 = 1,073.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,819.72x = 2,511.40 × 1,073.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,819.72x = 2,697,042.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,697,042.69/1,819.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,482.12

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