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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,827.66, 2,522.16 and 1,041.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,827.66, 2,522.16 and 1,041.69 is: 1,437.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,827.66 : 2,522.16 = 1,041.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,827.66/2,522.16 = 1,041.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,827.66x = 2,522.16 × 1,041.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,827.66x = 2,627,308.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,627,308.85/1,827.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,437.53

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