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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,825.30, 2,518.92 and 1,039.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,825.30, 2,518.92 and 1,039.36 is: 1,434.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,825.30 : 2,518.92 = 1,039.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,825.30/2,518.92 = 1,039.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,825.30x = 2,518.92 × 1,039.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,825.30x = 2,618,064.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,618,064.69/1,825.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,434.32

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