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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,827.52, 2,521.92 and 1,071.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,827.52, 2,521.92 and 1,071.44 is: 1,478.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,827.52 : 2,521.92 = 1,071.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,827.52/2,521.92 = 1,071.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,827.52x = 2,521.92 × 1,071.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,827.52x = 2,702,085.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,702,085.96/1,827.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,478.55

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