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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,826.54, 2,736.35 and 1,084.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,826.54, 2,736.35 and 1,084.58 is: 1,624.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,826.54 : 2,736.35 = 1,084.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,826.54/2,736.35 = 1,084.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,826.54x = 2,736.35 × 1,084.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,826.54x = 2,967,790.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,967,790.48/1,826.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,624.82

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