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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,827.44, 2,744.52 and 1,179.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,827.44, 2,744.52 and 1,179.44 is: 1,771.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,827.44 : 2,744.52 = 1,179.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,827.44/2,744.52 = 1,179.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,827.44x = 2,744.52 × 1,179.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,827.44x = 3,236,996.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,236,996.67/1,827.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,771.33

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