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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,832.45, 2,528.79 and 1,035.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,832.45, 2,528.79 and 1,035.74 is: 1,429.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,832.45 : 2,528.79 = 1,035.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,832.45/2,528.79 = 1,035.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,832.45x = 2,528.79 × 1,035.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,832.45x = 2,619,165.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,619,165.91/1,832.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,429.33

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