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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,825.93, 2,519.84 and 1,040.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,825.93, 2,519.84 and 1,040.02 is: 1,435.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,825.93 : 2,519.84 = 1,040.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,825.93/2,519.84 = 1,040.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,825.93x = 2,519.84 × 1,040.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,825.93x = 2,620,694.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,620,694.47/1,825.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,435.27

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