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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,826.76, 2,520.98 and 998.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,826.76, 2,520.98 and 998.76 is: 1,378.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,826.76 : 2,520.98 = 998.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,826.76/2,520.98 = 998.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,826.76x = 2,520.98 × 998.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,826.76x = 2,517,853.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,517,853.98/1,826.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,378.32

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