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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,821.41, 2,513.16 and 1,158.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,821.41, 2,513.16 and 1,158.02 is: 1,597.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,821.41 : 2,513.16 = 1,158.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,821.41/2,513.16 = 1,158.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,821.41x = 2,513.16 × 1,158.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,821.41x = 2,910,289.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,910,289.54/1,821.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,597.82

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