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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,820.67, 2,512.51 and 1,034.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,820.67, 2,512.51 and 1,034.56 is: 1,427.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,820.67 : 2,512.51 = 1,034.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,820.67/2,512.51 = 1,034.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,820.67x = 2,512.51 × 1,034.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,820.67x = 2,599,342.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,599,342.35/1,820.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,427.68

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