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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,826.24, 2,739.72 and 1,004.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,826.24, 2,739.72 and 1,004.08 is: 1,506.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,826.24 : 2,739.72 = 1,004.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,826.24/2,739.72 = 1,004.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,826.24x = 2,739.72 × 1,004.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,826.24x = 2,750,898.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,750,898.06/1,826.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,506.32

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