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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,822.83, 2,515.50 and 1,036.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,822.83, 2,515.50 and 1,036.88 is: 1,430.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,822.83 : 2,515.50 = 1,036.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,822.83/2,515.50 = 1,036.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,822.83x = 2,515.50 × 1,036.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,822.83x = 2,608,259.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,608,259.06/1,822.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,430.88

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