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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,827.58, 2,522.13 and 1,041.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,827.58, 2,522.13 and 1,041.61 is: 1,437.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,827.58 : 2,522.13 = 1,041.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,827.58/2,522.13 = 1,041.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,827.58x = 2,522.13 × 1,041.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,827.58x = 2,627,075.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,627,075.83/1,827.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,437.46

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