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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,827.26, 2,521.52 and 1,030.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,827.26, 2,521.52 and 1,030.56 is: 1,422.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,827.26 : 2,521.52 = 1,030.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,827.26/2,521.52 = 1,030.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,827.26x = 2,521.52 × 1,030.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,827.26x = 2,598,576.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,598,576.90/1,827.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,422.12

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