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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,829.23, 2,524.31 and 1,043.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,829.23, 2,524.31 and 1,043.29 is: 1,439.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,829.23 : 2,524.31 = 1,043.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,829.23/2,524.31 = 1,043.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,829.23x = 2,524.31 × 1,043.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,829.23x = 2,633,569.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,633,569.54/1,829.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,439.72

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