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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,820.20, 2,511.58 and 1,034.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,820.20, 2,511.58 and 1,034.10 is: 1,426.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,820.20 : 2,511.58 = 1,034.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,820.20/2,511.58 = 1,034.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,820.20x = 2,511.58 × 1,034.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,820.20x = 2,597,224.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,597,224.88/1,820.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,426.89

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