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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,827.03, 2,520.93 and 1,030.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,827.03, 2,520.93 and 1,030.29 is: 1,421.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,827.03 : 2,520.93 = 1,030.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,827.03/2,520.93 = 1,030.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,827.03x = 2,520.93 × 1,030.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,827.03x = 2,597,288.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,597,288.97/1,827.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,421.59

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