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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,821.16, 2,513.26 and 1,035.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,821.16, 2,513.26 and 1,035.24 is: 1,428.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,821.16 : 2,513.26 = 1,035.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,821.16/2,513.26 = 1,035.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,821.16x = 2,513.26 × 1,035.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,821.16x = 2,601,827.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,601,827.28/1,821.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,428.66

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