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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,828.73, 2,523.62 and 1,042.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,828.73, 2,523.62 and 1,042.79 is: 1,439.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,828.73 : 2,523.62 = 1,042.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,828.73/2,523.62 = 1,042.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,828.73x = 2,523.62 × 1,042.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,828.73x = 2,631,587.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,631,587.87/1,828.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,439.03

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