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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,828.72, 2,521.56 and 1,474.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,828.72, 2,521.56 and 1,474.48 is: 2,033.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,828.72 : 2,521.56 = 1,474.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,828.72/2,521.56 = 1,474.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,828.72x = 2,521.56 × 1,474.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,828.72x = 3,717,989.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,717,989.79/1,828.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,033.11

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