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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,820.39, 2,511.93 and 1,034.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,820.39, 2,511.93 and 1,034.29 is: 1,427.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,820.39 : 2,511.93 = 1,034.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,820.39/2,511.93 = 1,034.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,820.39x = 2,511.93 × 1,034.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,820.39x = 2,598,051.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,598,051.52/1,820.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,427.20

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