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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,821.15, 2,512.76 and 1,035.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,821.15, 2,512.76 and 1,035.63 is: 1,428.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,821.15 : 2,512.76 = 1,035.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,821.15/2,512.76 = 1,035.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,821.15x = 2,512.76 × 1,035.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,821.15x = 2,602,284.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,602,284.46/1,821.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,428.92

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