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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,821.91, 2,513.85 and 1,158.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,821.91, 2,513.85 and 1,158.52 is: 1,598.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,821.91 : 2,513.85 = 1,158.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,821.91/2,513.85 = 1,158.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,821.91x = 2,513.85 × 1,158.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,821.91x = 2,912,345.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,912,345.50/1,821.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,598.51

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