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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,827.90, 2,522.39 and 1,041.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,827.90, 2,522.39 and 1,041.93 is: 1,437.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,827.90 : 2,522.39 = 1,041.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,827.90/2,522.39 = 1,041.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,827.90x = 2,522.39 × 1,041.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,827.90x = 2,628,148.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,628,148.60/1,827.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,437.80

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