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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,826.24, 2,740.32 and 1,046.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,826.24, 2,740.32 and 1,046.24 is: 1,569.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,826.24 : 2,740.32 = 1,046.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,826.24/2,740.32 = 1,046.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,826.24x = 2,740.32 × 1,046.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,826.24x = 2,867,032.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,867,032.40/1,826.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,569.91

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