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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,821.98, 2,514.66 and 1,075.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,821.98, 2,514.66 and 1,075.89 is: 1,484.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,821.98 : 2,514.66 = 1,075.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,821.98/2,514.66 = 1,075.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,821.98x = 2,514.66 × 1,075.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,821.98x = 2,705,497.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,705,497.55/1,821.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,484.92

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