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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,826.74, 2,519.67 and 1,453.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,826.74, 2,519.67 and 1,453.06 is: 2,004.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,826.74 : 2,519.67 = 1,453.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,826.74/2,519.67 = 1,453.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,826.74x = 2,519.67 × 1,453.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,826.74x = 3,661,231.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,661,231.69/1,826.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,004.24

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