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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,821.29, 2,513.33 and 1,035.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,821.29, 2,513.33 and 1,035.28 is: 1,428.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,821.29 : 2,513.33 = 1,035.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,821.29/2,513.33 = 1,035.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,821.29x = 2,513.33 × 1,035.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,821.29x = 2,602,002.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,602,002.13/1,821.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,428.66

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