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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,828.40, 2,523.51 and 1,082.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,828.40, 2,523.51 and 1,082.77 is: 1,494.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,828.40 : 2,523.51 = 1,082.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,828.40/2,523.51 = 1,082.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,828.40x = 2,523.51 × 1,082.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,828.40x = 2,732,374.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,732,374.61/1,828.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494.41

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