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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,820.33, 2,512.26 and 1,034.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,820.33, 2,512.26 and 1,034.51 is: 1,427.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,820.33 : 2,512.26 = 1,034.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,820.33/2,512.26 = 1,034.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,820.33x = 2,512.26 × 1,034.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,820.33x = 2,598,940.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,598,940.36/1,820.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,427.73

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