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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,826.49, 2,735.35 and 1,044.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,826.49, 2,735.35 and 1,044.12 is: 1,563.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,826.49 : 2,735.35 = 1,044.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,826.49/2,735.35 = 1,044.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,826.49x = 2,735.35 × 1,044.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,826.49x = 2,856,041.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,856,041.29/1,826.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,563.67

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