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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,826.79, 2,518.98 and 1,162.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,826.79, 2,518.98 and 1,162.79 is: 1,603.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,826.79 : 2,518.98 = 1,162.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,826.79/2,518.98 = 1,162.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,826.79x = 2,518.98 × 1,162.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,826.79x = 2,929,043.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,929,043.79/1,826.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,603.39

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