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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,827.89, 2,739.27 and 1,415.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,827.89, 2,739.27 and 1,415.14 is: 2,120.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,827.89 : 2,739.27 = 1,415.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,827.89/2,739.27 = 1,415.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,827.89x = 2,739.27 × 1,415.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,827.89x = 3,876,450.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,876,450.55/1,827.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,120.72

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