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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,820.55, 2,512.35 and 1,034.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,820.55, 2,512.35 and 1,034.59 is: 1,427.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,820.55 : 2,512.35 = 1,034.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,820.55/2,512.35 = 1,034.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,820.55x = 2,512.35 × 1,034.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,820.55x = 2,599,252.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,599,252.19/1,820.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,427.73

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