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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,828.08, 2,730.06 and 1,499.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,828.08, 2,730.06 and 1,499.52 is: 2,239.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,828.08 : 2,730.06 = 1,499.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,828.08/2,730.06 = 1,499.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,828.08x = 2,730.06 × 1,499.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,828.08x = 4,093,779.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,093,779.57/1,828.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,239.39

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