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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,827.23, 2,521.54 and 1,118.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,827.23, 2,521.54 and 1,118.96 is: 1,544.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,827.23 : 2,521.54 = 1,118.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,827.23/2,521.54 = 1,118.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,827.23x = 2,521.54 × 1,118.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,827.23x = 2,821,502.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,821,502.40/1,827.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,544.14

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