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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,822.93, 2,515.96 and 1,026.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,822.93, 2,515.96 and 1,026.61 is: 1,416.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,822.93 : 2,515.96 = 1,026.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,822.93/2,515.96 = 1,026.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,822.93x = 2,515.96 × 1,026.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,822.93x = 2,582,913.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,582,913.07/1,822.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,416.90

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