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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,828, 2,523.09 and 1,042.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,828, 2,523.09 and 1,042.51 is: 1,438.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,828 : 2,523.09 = 1,042.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,828/2,523.09 = 1,042.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,828x = 2,523.09 × 1,042.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,828x = 2,630,346.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,630,346.56/1,828
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,438.92

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