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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,820.16, 2,511.87 and 1,034.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,820.16, 2,511.87 and 1,034.32 is: 1,427.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,820.16 : 2,511.87 = 1,034.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,820.16/2,511.87 = 1,034.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,820.16x = 2,511.87 × 1,034.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,820.16x = 2,598,077.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,598,077.38/1,820.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,427.39

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