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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,828.06, 2,522.30 and 1,041.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,828.06, 2,522.30 and 1,041.70 is: 1,437.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,828.06 : 2,522.30 = 1,041.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,828.06/2,522.30 = 1,041.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,828.06x = 2,522.30 × 1,041.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,828.06x = 2,627,479.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,627,479.91/1,828.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,437.31

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