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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,820.36, 2,511.92 and 1,034.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,820.36, 2,511.92 and 1,034.26 is: 1,427.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,820.36 : 2,511.92 = 1,034.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,820.36/2,511.92 = 1,034.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,820.36x = 2,511.92 × 1,034.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,820.36x = 2,597,978.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,597,978.38/1,820.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,427.18

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