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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,820.44, 2,512.23 and 1,034.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,820.44, 2,512.23 and 1,034.50 is: 1,427.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,820.44 : 2,512.23 = 1,034.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,820.44/2,512.23 = 1,034.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,820.44x = 2,512.23 × 1,034.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,820.44x = 2,598,889.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,598,889.37/1,820.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,427.62

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