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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,820.52, 2,512.56 and 1,034.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,820.52, 2,512.56 and 1,034.64 is: 1,427.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,820.52 : 2,512.56 = 1,034.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,820.52/2,512.56 = 1,034.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,820.52x = 2,512.56 × 1,034.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,820.52x = 2,599,595.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,599,595.08/1,820.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,427.94

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