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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,826.10, 2,519.79 and 1,040.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,826.10, 2,519.79 and 1,040.16 is: 1,435.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,826.10 : 2,519.79 = 1,040.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,826.10/2,519.79 = 1,040.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,826.10x = 2,519.79 × 1,040.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,826.10x = 2,620,984.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,620,984.77/1,826.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,435.29

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