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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,827.76, 2,522 and 1,041.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,827.76, 2,522 and 1,041.68 is: 1,437.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,827.76 : 2,522 = 1,041.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,827.76/2,522 = 1,041.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,827.76x = 2,522 × 1,041.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,827.76x = 2,627,116.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,627,116.96/1,827.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,437.34

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