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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,826.16, 2,519.94 and 1,029.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,826.16, 2,519.94 and 1,029.54 is: 1,420.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,826.16 : 2,519.94 = 1,029.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,826.16/2,519.94 = 1,029.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,826.16x = 2,519.94 × 1,029.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,826.16x = 2,594,379.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,594,379.03/1,826.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,420.67

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