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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,827.02, 2,521.71 and 1,164.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,827.02, 2,521.71 and 1,164.84 is: 1,607.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,827.02 : 2,521.71 = 1,164.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,827.02/2,521.71 = 1,164.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,827.02x = 2,521.71 × 1,164.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,827.02x = 2,937,388.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,937,388.68/1,827.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,607.75

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