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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,828.77, 2,742.91 and 1,046.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,828.77, 2,742.91 and 1,046.23 is: 1,569.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,828.77 : 2,742.91 = 1,046.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,828.77/2,742.91 = 1,046.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,828.77x = 2,742.91 × 1,046.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,828.77x = 2,869,714.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,869,714.73/1,828.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,569.20

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