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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,830.42, 2,526.45 and 1,131.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,830.42, 2,526.45 and 1,131.36 is: 1,561.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,830.42 : 2,526.45 = 1,131.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,830.42/2,526.45 = 1,131.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,830.42x = 2,526.45 × 1,131.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,830.42x = 2,858,324.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,858,324.47/1,830.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,561.57

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