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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,827.42, 2,521.69 and 1,030.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,827.42, 2,521.69 and 1,030.94 is: 1,422.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,827.42 : 2,521.69 = 1,030.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,827.42/2,521.69 = 1,030.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,827.42x = 2,521.69 × 1,030.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,827.42x = 2,599,705.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,599,705.36/1,827.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,422.61

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