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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,820.32, 2,511.76 and 1,034.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,820.32, 2,511.76 and 1,034.08 is: 1,426.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,820.32 : 2,511.76 = 1,034.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,820.32/2,511.76 = 1,034.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,820.32x = 2,511.76 × 1,034.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,820.32x = 2,597,360.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,597,360.78/1,820.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,426.87

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