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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,827.59, 2,519.88 and 1,268.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,827.59, 2,519.88 and 1,268.54 is: 1,749.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,827.59 : 2,519.88 = 1,268.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,827.59/2,519.88 = 1,268.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,827.59x = 2,519.88 × 1,268.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,827.59x = 3,196,568.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,196,568.58/1,827.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,749.06

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