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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,827.77, 2,741.41 and 1,045.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,827.77, 2,741.41 and 1,045.23 is: 1,567.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,827.77 : 2,741.41 = 1,045.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,827.77/2,741.41 = 1,045.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,827.77x = 2,741.41 × 1,045.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,827.77x = 2,865,403.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,865,403.97/1,827.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,567.70

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