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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,852, 2,555.84 and 1,024

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,852, 2,555.84 and 1,024 is: 1,413.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,852 : 2,555.84 = 1,024 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,852/2,555.84 = 1,024/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,852x = 2,555.84 × 1,024
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,852x = 2,617,180.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,617,180.16/1,852
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,413.16

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