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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,821.74, 2,513.70 and 1,075.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,821.74, 2,513.70 and 1,075.59 is: 1,484.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,821.74 : 2,513.70 = 1,075.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,821.74/2,513.70 = 1,075.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,821.74x = 2,513.70 × 1,075.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,821.74x = 2,703,710.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,703,710.58/1,821.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,484.14

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