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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,852.21, 2,780.29 and 1,032.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,852.21, 2,780.29 and 1,032.08 is: 1,549.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,852.21 : 2,780.29 = 1,032.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,852.21/2,780.29 = 1,032.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,852.21x = 2,780.29 × 1,032.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,852.21x = 2,869,481.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,869,481.70/1,852.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,549.22

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