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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,827.39, 2,738.52 and 1,414.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,827.39, 2,738.52 and 1,414.64 is: 2,119.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,827.39 : 2,738.52 = 1,414.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,827.39/2,738.52 = 1,414.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,827.39x = 2,738.52 × 1,414.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,827.39x = 3,874,006.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,874,006.24/1,827.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,119.97

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