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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,820.54, 2,512.39 and 1,034.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,820.54, 2,512.39 and 1,034.70 is: 1,427.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,820.54 : 2,512.39 = 1,034.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,820.54/2,512.39 = 1,034.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,820.54x = 2,512.39 × 1,034.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,820.54x = 2,599,569.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,599,569.93/1,820.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,427.91

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