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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,828.70, 2,523.67 and 1,042.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,828.70, 2,523.67 and 1,042.62 is: 1,438.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,828.70 : 2,523.67 = 1,042.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,828.70/2,523.67 = 1,042.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,828.70x = 2,523.67 × 1,042.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,828.70x = 2,631,228.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,631,228.82/1,828.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,438.85

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