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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,832.13, 2,528.34 and 1,004.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,832.13, 2,528.34 and 1,004.13 is: 1,385.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,832.13 : 2,528.34 = 1,004.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,832.13/2,528.34 = 1,004.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,832.13x = 2,528.34 × 1,004.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,832.13x = 2,538,782.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,538,782.04/1,832.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,385.70

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