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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,826.68, 2,519.82 and 1,162.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,826.68, 2,519.82 and 1,162.36 is: 1,603.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,826.68 : 2,519.82 = 1,162.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,826.68/2,519.82 = 1,162.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,826.68x = 2,519.82 × 1,162.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,826.68x = 2,928,937.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,928,937.98/1,826.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,603.42

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