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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,827.62, 2,521.89 and 1,164.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,827.62, 2,521.89 and 1,164.20 is: 1,606.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,827.62 : 2,521.89 = 1,164.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,827.62/2,521.89 = 1,164.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,827.62x = 2,521.89 × 1,164.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,827.62x = 2,935,984.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,935,984.34/1,827.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,606.45

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