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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,826.91, 2,519.51 and 1,638.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,826.91, 2,519.51 and 1,638.45 is: 2,259.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,826.91 : 2,519.51 = 1,638.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,826.91/2,519.51 = 1,638.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,826.91x = 2,519.51 × 1,638.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,826.91x = 4,128,082.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,128,082.97/1,826.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,259.60

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