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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,821.81, 2,513.79 and 1,075.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,821.81, 2,513.79 and 1,075.49 is: 1,483.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,821.81 : 2,513.79 = 1,075.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,821.81/2,513.79 = 1,075.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,821.81x = 2,513.79 × 1,075.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,821.81x = 2,703,543.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,703,543.44/1,821.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,483.99

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