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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,822.64, 2,515.25 and 994.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,822.64, 2,515.25 and 994.64 is: 1,372.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,822.64 : 2,515.25 = 994.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,822.64/2,515.25 = 994.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,822.64x = 2,515.25 × 994.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,822.64x = 2,501,768.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,501,768.26/1,822.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372.61

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