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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,821.75, 2,513.93 and 1,035.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,821.75, 2,513.93 and 1,035.75 is: 1,429.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,821.75 : 2,513.93 = 1,035.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,821.75/2,513.93 = 1,035.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,821.75x = 2,513.93 × 1,035.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,821.75x = 2,603,797.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,603,797.82/1,821.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,429.28

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