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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,826.58, 2,521.52 and 1,197.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,826.58, 2,521.52 and 1,197.14 is: 1,652.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,826.58 : 2,521.52 = 1,197.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,826.58/2,521.52 = 1,197.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,826.58x = 2,521.52 × 1,197.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,826.58x = 3,018,621.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,018,621.75/1,826.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,652.61

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