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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,820.46, 2,514.33 and 1,325.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,820.46, 2,514.33 and 1,325.31 is: 1,830.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,820.46 : 2,514.33 = 1,325.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,820.46/2,514.33 = 1,325.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,820.46x = 2,514.33 × 1,325.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,820.46x = 3,332,266.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,332,266.69/1,820.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,830.45

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