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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,823.98, 2,736.44 and 1,044.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,823.98, 2,736.44 and 1,044.88 is: 1,567.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,823.98 : 2,736.44 = 1,044.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,823.98/2,736.44 = 1,044.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,823.98x = 2,736.44 × 1,044.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,823.98x = 2,859,251.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,859,251.43/1,823.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,567.59

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