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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,828.82, 2,524.01 and 1,043.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,828.82, 2,524.01 and 1,043.03 is: 1,439.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,828.82 : 2,524.01 = 1,043.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,828.82/2,524.01 = 1,043.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,828.82x = 2,524.01 × 1,043.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,828.82x = 2,632,619.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,632,619.25/1,828.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,439.52

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