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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,820.03, 2,511.74 and 1,023.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,820.03, 2,511.74 and 1,023.37 is: 1,412.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,820.03 : 2,511.74 = 1,023.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,820.03/2,511.74 = 1,023.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,820.03x = 2,511.74 × 1,023.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,820.03x = 2,570,435.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,570,435.64/1,820.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,412.31

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