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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,826.97, 2,740.45 and 1,046.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,826.97, 2,740.45 and 1,046.43 is: 1,569.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,826.97 : 2,740.45 = 1,046.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,826.97/2,740.45 = 1,046.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,826.97x = 2,740.45 × 1,046.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,826.97x = 2,867,693.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,867,693.02/1,826.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,569.65

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