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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,821.05, 2,512.46 and 1,122.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,821.05, 2,512.46 and 1,122.83 is: 1,549.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,821.05 : 2,512.46 = 1,122.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,821.05/2,512.46 = 1,122.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,821.05x = 2,512.46 × 1,122.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,821.05x = 2,821,065.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,821,065.46/1,821.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,549.14

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