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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,832.63, 2,529.12 and 1,087.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,832.63, 2,529.12 and 1,087.02 is: 1,500.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,832.63 : 2,529.12 = 1,087.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,832.63/2,529.12 = 1,087.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,832.63x = 2,529.12 × 1,087.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,832.63x = 2,749,208.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,749,208.10/1,832.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,500.15

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