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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,828.28, 2,744.72 and 1,523.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,828.28, 2,744.72 and 1,523.86 is: 2,287.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,828.28 : 2,744.72 = 1,523.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,828.28/2,744.72 = 1,523.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,828.28x = 2,744.72 × 1,523.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,828.28x = 4,182,560.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,182,560.25/1,828.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,287.70

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