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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,821.52, 2,513.62 and 1,035.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,821.52, 2,513.62 and 1,035.64 is: 1,429.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,821.52 : 2,513.62 = 1,035.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,821.52/2,513.62 = 1,035.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,821.52x = 2,513.62 × 1,035.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,821.52x = 2,603,205.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,603,205.42/1,821.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,429.14

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