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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,827.41, 2,521.97 and 1,041.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,827.41, 2,521.97 and 1,041.51 is: 1,437.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,827.41 : 2,521.97 = 1,041.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,827.41/2,521.97 = 1,041.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,827.41x = 2,521.97 × 1,041.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,827.41x = 2,626,651.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,626,651.77/1,827.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,437.37

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