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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,827.59, 2,522.14 and 1,041.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,827.59, 2,522.14 and 1,041.48 is: 1,437.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,827.59 : 2,522.14 = 1,041.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,827.59/2,522.14 = 1,041.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,827.59x = 2,522.14 × 1,041.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,827.59x = 2,626,755.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,626,755.76/1,827.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,437.28

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