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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,822.41, 2,514.88 and 1,036.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,822.41, 2,514.88 and 1,036.41 is: 1,430.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,822.41 : 2,514.88 = 1,036.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,822.41/2,514.88 = 1,036.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,822.41x = 2,514.88 × 1,036.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,822.41x = 2,606,438.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,606,438.65/1,822.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,430.22

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