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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,823.81, 2,731.32 and 1,041.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,823.81, 2,731.32 and 1,041.44 is: 1,559.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,823.81 : 2,731.32 = 1,041.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,823.81/2,731.32 = 1,041.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,823.81x = 2,731.32 × 1,041.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,823.81x = 2,844,501.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,844,501.27/1,823.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,559.65

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