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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,821.72, 2,513.96 and 1,035.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,821.72, 2,513.96 and 1,035.77 is: 1,429.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,821.72 : 2,513.96 = 1,035.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,821.72/2,513.96 = 1,035.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,821.72x = 2,513.96 × 1,035.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,821.72x = 2,603,874.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,603,874.37/1,821.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,429.35

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