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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,828.61, 2,522.12 and 1,164.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,828.61, 2,522.12 and 1,164.86 is: 1,606.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,828.61 : 2,522.12 = 1,164.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,828.61/2,522.12 = 1,164.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,828.61x = 2,522.12 × 1,164.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,828.61x = 2,937,907.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,937,907.73/1,828.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,606.64

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