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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,827.21, 2,521.49 and 1,030.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,827.21, 2,521.49 and 1,030.78 is: 1,422.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,827.21 : 2,521.49 = 1,030.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,827.21/2,521.49 = 1,030.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,827.21x = 2,521.49 × 1,030.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,827.21x = 2,599,097.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,599,097.74/1,827.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,422.44

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