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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,820.64, 2,512.31 and 1,034.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,820.64, 2,512.31 and 1,034.54 is: 1,427.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,820.64 : 2,512.31 = 1,034.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,820.64/2,512.31 = 1,034.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,820.64x = 2,512.31 × 1,034.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,820.64x = 2,599,067.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,599,067.45/1,820.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,427.56

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