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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,827.97, 2,522.34 and 1,031.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,827.97, 2,522.34 and 1,031.33 is: 1,423.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,827.97 : 2,522.34 = 1,031.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,827.97/2,522.34 = 1,031.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,827.97x = 2,522.34 × 1,031.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,827.97x = 2,601,371.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,601,371.22/1,827.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,423.09

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