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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,821.06, 2,512.26 and 1,122.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,821.06, 2,512.26 and 1,122.84 is: 1,549.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,821.06 : 2,512.26 = 1,122.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,821.06/2,512.26 = 1,122.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,821.06x = 2,512.26 × 1,122.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,821.06x = 2,820,866.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,820,866.02/1,821.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,549.02

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