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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,828.29, 2,522.37 and 1,041.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,828.29, 2,522.37 and 1,041.88 is: 1,437.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,828.29 : 2,522.37 = 1,041.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,828.29/2,522.37 = 1,041.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,828.29x = 2,522.37 × 1,041.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,828.29x = 2,627,994.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,627,994.24/1,828.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,437.41

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