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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,828.38, 2,522.40 and 1,155.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,828.38, 2,522.40 and 1,155.94 is: 1,594.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,828.38 : 2,522.40 = 1,155.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,828.38/2,522.40 = 1,155.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,828.38x = 2,522.40 × 1,155.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,828.38x = 2,915,743.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,915,743.06/1,828.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,594.71

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