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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,826.21, 2,519.91 and 1,040.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,826.21, 2,519.91 and 1,040.24 is: 1,435.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,826.21 : 2,519.91 = 1,040.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,826.21/2,519.91 = 1,040.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,826.21x = 2,519.91 × 1,040.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,826.21x = 2,621,317.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,621,317.48/1,826.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,435.38

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