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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,832.60, 2,528.93 and 1,035.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,832.60, 2,528.93 and 1,035.95 is: 1,429.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,832.60 : 2,528.93 = 1,035.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,832.60/2,528.93 = 1,035.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,832.60x = 2,528.93 × 1,035.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,832.60x = 2,619,834.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,619,834.98/1,832.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,429.57

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