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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,828.45, 2,744.43 and 1,006.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,828.45, 2,744.43 and 1,006.57 is: 1,510.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,828.45 : 2,744.43 = 1,006.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,828.45/2,744.43 = 1,006.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,828.45x = 2,744.43 × 1,006.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,828.45x = 2,762,460.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,762,460.91/1,828.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,510.82

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