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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,820.32, 2,511.92 and 1,034.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,820.32, 2,511.92 and 1,034.22 is: 1,427.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,820.32 : 2,511.92 = 1,034.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,820.32/2,511.92 = 1,034.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,820.32x = 2,511.92 × 1,034.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,820.32x = 2,597,877.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,597,877.90/1,820.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,427.15

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