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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,823.48, 2,516.26 and 1,184.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,823.48, 2,516.26 and 1,184.28 is: 1,634.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,823.48 : 2,516.26 = 1,184.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,823.48/2,516.26 = 1,184.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,823.48x = 2,516.26 × 1,184.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,823.48x = 2,979,956.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,979,956.39/1,823.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,634.21

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