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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,821.29, 2,732.63 and 1,090.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,821.29, 2,732.63 and 1,090.44 is: 1,636.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,821.29 : 2,732.63 = 1,090.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,821.29/2,732.63 = 1,090.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,821.29x = 2,732.63 × 1,090.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,821.29x = 2,979,763.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,979,763.61/1,821.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,636.08

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