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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,825.98, 2,519.82 and 1,039.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,825.98, 2,519.82 and 1,039.92 is: 1,435.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,825.98 : 2,519.82 = 1,039.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,825.98/2,519.82 = 1,039.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,825.98x = 2,519.82 × 1,039.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,825.98x = 2,620,411.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,620,411.21/1,825.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,435.07

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