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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,828.72, 2,719.76 and 1,782.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,828.72, 2,719.76 and 1,782.58 is: 2,651.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,828.72 : 2,719.76 = 1,782.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,828.72/2,719.76 = 1,782.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,828.72x = 2,719.76 × 1,782.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,828.72x = 4,848,189.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,848,189.78/1,828.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,651.14

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