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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,822.41, 2,514.93 and 1,036.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,822.41, 2,514.93 and 1,036.47 is: 1,430.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,822.41 : 2,514.93 = 1,036.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,822.41/2,514.93 = 1,036.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,822.41x = 2,514.93 × 1,036.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,822.41x = 2,606,649.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,606,649.50/1,822.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,430.33

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