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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,825.93, 2,519.67 and 1,040.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,825.93, 2,519.67 and 1,040.23 is: 1,435.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,825.93 : 2,519.67 = 1,040.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,825.93/2,519.67 = 1,040.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,825.93x = 2,519.67 × 1,040.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,825.93x = 2,621,036.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,621,036.32/1,825.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,435.45

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