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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,828.08, 2,523.15 and 1,082.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,828.08, 2,523.15 and 1,082.21 is: 1,493.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,828.08 : 2,523.15 = 1,082.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,828.08/2,523.15 = 1,082.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,828.08x = 2,523.15 × 1,082.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,828.08x = 2,730,565.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,730,565.55/1,828.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,493.68

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