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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,827.26, 2,741.52 and 1,004.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,827.26, 2,741.52 and 1,004.48 is: 1,507.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,827.26 : 2,741.52 = 1,004.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,827.26/2,741.52 = 1,004.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,827.26x = 2,741.52 × 1,004.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,827.26x = 2,753,802.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,753,802.01/1,827.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,507.07

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