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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,829.18, 2,523.65 and 1,032.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,829.18, 2,523.65 and 1,032.41 is: 1,424.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,829.18 : 2,523.65 = 1,032.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,829.18/2,523.65 = 1,032.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,829.18x = 2,523.65 × 1,032.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,829.18x = 2,605,423.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,605,423.72/1,829.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,424.37

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