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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,827.91, 2,520.88 and 1,639.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,827.91, 2,520.88 and 1,639.45 is: 2,260.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,827.91 : 2,520.88 = 1,639.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,827.91/2,520.88 = 1,639.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,827.91x = 2,520.88 × 1,639.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,827.91x = 4,132,856.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,132,856.72/1,827.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,260.97

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