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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,821.20, 2,732.49 and 1,091.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,821.20, 2,732.49 and 1,091.30 is: 1,637.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,821.20 : 2,732.49 = 1,091.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,821.20/2,732.49 = 1,091.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,821.20x = 2,732.49 × 1,091.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,821.20x = 2,981,966.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,981,966.34/1,821.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,637.36

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