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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,822.67, 2,515.32 and 1,036.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,822.67, 2,515.32 and 1,036.72 is: 1,430.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,822.67 : 2,515.32 = 1,036.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,822.67/2,515.32 = 1,036.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,822.67x = 2,515.32 × 1,036.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,822.67x = 2,607,682.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,607,682.55/1,822.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,430.69

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