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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,821.28, 2,513.35 and 1,035.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,821.28, 2,513.35 and 1,035.33 is: 1,428.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,821.28 : 2,513.35 = 1,035.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,821.28/2,513.35 = 1,035.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,821.28x = 2,513.35 × 1,035.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,821.28x = 2,602,141.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,602,141.44/1,821.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,428.74

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