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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,827.01, 2,739.45 and 1,005.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,827.01, 2,739.45 and 1,005.08 is: 1,507.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,827.01 : 2,739.45 = 1,005.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,827.01/2,739.45 = 1,005.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,827.01x = 2,739.45 × 1,005.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,827.01x = 2,753,366.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,753,366.41/1,827.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,507.04

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