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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,832.90, 2,529.46 and 1,036.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,832.90, 2,529.46 and 1,036.53 is: 1,430.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,832.90 : 2,529.46 = 1,036.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,832.90/2,529.46 = 1,036.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,832.90x = 2,529.46 × 1,036.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,832.90x = 2,621,862.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,621,862.47/1,832.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,430.45

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