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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,820.66, 2,512.34 and 1,034.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,820.66, 2,512.34 and 1,034.72 is: 1,427.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,820.66 : 2,512.34 = 1,034.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,820.66/2,512.34 = 1,034.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,820.66x = 2,512.34 × 1,034.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,820.66x = 2,599,568.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,599,568.44/1,820.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,427.82

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