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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,827.87, 2,521.84 and 1,041.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,827.87, 2,521.84 and 1,041.36 is: 1,436.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,827.87 : 2,521.84 = 1,041.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,827.87/2,521.84 = 1,041.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,827.87x = 2,521.84 × 1,041.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,827.87x = 2,626,143.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,626,143.30/1,827.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,436.72

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