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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,822.58, 2,733.70 and 1,091.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,822.58, 2,733.70 and 1,091.62 is: 1,637.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,822.58 : 2,733.70 = 1,091.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,822.58/2,733.70 = 1,091.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,822.58x = 2,733.70 × 1,091.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,822.58x = 2,984,142.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,984,142.47/1,822.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,637.32

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