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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,819.99, 2,511.48 and 1,034.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,819.99, 2,511.48 and 1,034.02 is: 1,426.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,819.99 : 2,511.48 = 1,034.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,819.99/2,511.48 = 1,034.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,819.99x = 2,511.48 × 1,034.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,819.99x = 2,596,920.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,596,920.55/1,819.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,426.89

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