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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,827.42, 2,521.84 and 1,041.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,827.42, 2,521.84 and 1,041.46 is: 1,437.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,827.42 : 2,521.84 = 1,041.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,827.42/2,521.84 = 1,041.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,827.42x = 2,521.84 × 1,041.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,827.42x = 2,626,395.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,626,395.49/1,827.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,437.22

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