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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,821.69, 2,513.90 and 1,035.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,821.69, 2,513.90 and 1,035.72 is: 1,429.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,821.69 : 2,513.90 = 1,035.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,821.69/2,513.90 = 1,035.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,821.69x = 2,513.90 × 1,035.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,821.69x = 2,603,699.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,603,699.10/1,821.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,429.28

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