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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,828.53, 2,522.97 and 1,081.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,828.53, 2,522.97 and 1,081.92 is: 1,492.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,828.53 : 2,522.97 = 1,081.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,828.53/2,522.97 = 1,081.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,828.53x = 2,522.97 × 1,081.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,828.53x = 2,729,651.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,729,651.70/1,828.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,492.81

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