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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,829.17, 2,523.72 and 1,043.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,829.17, 2,523.72 and 1,043.07 is: 1,439.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,829.17 : 2,523.72 = 1,043.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,829.17/2,523.72 = 1,043.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,829.17x = 2,523.72 × 1,043.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,829.17x = 2,632,416.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,632,416.62/1,829.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,439.13

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