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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,827.63, 2,739.06 and 1,595.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,827.63, 2,739.06 and 1,595.97 is: 2,391.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,827.63 : 2,739.06 = 1,595.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,827.63/2,739.06 = 1,595.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,827.63x = 2,739.06 × 1,595.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,827.63x = 4,371,457.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,371,457.59/1,827.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,391.87

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