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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,821.98, 2,513.94 and 1,035.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,821.98, 2,513.94 and 1,035.88 is: 1,429.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,821.98 : 2,513.94 = 1,035.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,821.98/2,513.94 = 1,035.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,821.98x = 2,513.94 × 1,035.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,821.98x = 2,604,140.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,604,140.17/1,821.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,429.29

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