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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,828.62, 2,520.86 and 1,268.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,828.62, 2,520.86 and 1,268.24 is: 1,748.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,828.62 : 2,520.86 = 1,268.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,828.62/2,520.86 = 1,268.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,828.62x = 2,520.86 × 1,268.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,828.62x = 3,197,036.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,197,036.54/1,828.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,748.33

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