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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,828.66, 2,523.43 and 1,042.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,828.66, 2,523.43 and 1,042.57 is: 1,438.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,828.66 : 2,523.43 = 1,042.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,828.66/2,523.43 = 1,042.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,828.66x = 2,523.43 × 1,042.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,828.66x = 2,630,852.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,630,852.42/1,828.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,438.68

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