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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,820.80, 2,512.97 and 1,034.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,820.80, 2,512.97 and 1,034.92 is: 1,428.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,820.80 : 2,512.97 = 1,034.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,820.80/2,512.97 = 1,034.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,820.80x = 2,512.97 × 1,034.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,820.80x = 2,600,722.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,600,722.91/1,820.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,428.34

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