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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,826.04, 2,519.94 and 1,040.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,826.04, 2,519.94 and 1,040.12 is: 1,435.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,826.04 : 2,519.94 = 1,040.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,826.04/2,519.94 = 1,040.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,826.04x = 2,519.94 × 1,040.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,826.04x = 2,621,039.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,621,039.99/1,826.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,435.37

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