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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,827.71, 2,521.43 and 1,119.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,827.71, 2,521.43 and 1,119.32 is: 1,544.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,827.71 : 2,521.43 = 1,119.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,827.71/2,521.43 = 1,119.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,827.71x = 2,521.43 × 1,119.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,827.71x = 2,822,282.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,822,282.48/1,827.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,544.16

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