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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,820.56, 2,512.74 and 1,034.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,820.56, 2,512.74 and 1,034.86 is: 1,428.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,820.56 : 2,512.74 = 1,034.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,820.56/2,512.74 = 1,034.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,820.56x = 2,512.74 × 1,034.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,820.56x = 2,600,334.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,600,334.12/1,820.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,428.32

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