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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,825.99, 2,519.86 and 1,040.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,825.99, 2,519.86 and 1,040.03 is: 1,435.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,825.99 : 2,519.86 = 1,040.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,825.99/2,519.86 = 1,040.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,825.99x = 2,519.86 × 1,040.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,825.99x = 2,620,730.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,620,730.00/1,825.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,435.24

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