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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,821.72, 2,513.99 and 1,035.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,821.72, 2,513.99 and 1,035.82 is: 1,429.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,821.72 : 2,513.99 = 1,035.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,821.72/2,513.99 = 1,035.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,821.72x = 2,513.99 × 1,035.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,821.72x = 2,604,023.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,604,023.37/1,821.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,429.43

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