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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,826.83, 2,740.92 and 1,046.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,826.83, 2,740.92 and 1,046.35 is: 1,569.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,826.83 : 2,740.92 = 1,046.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,826.83/2,740.92 = 1,046.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,826.83x = 2,740.92 × 1,046.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,826.83x = 2,867,961.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,867,961.64/1,826.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,569.91

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