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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,828.98, 2,524.50 and 1,083.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,828.98, 2,524.50 and 1,083.24 is: 1,495.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,828.98 : 2,524.50 = 1,083.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,828.98/2,524.50 = 1,083.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,828.98x = 2,524.50 × 1,083.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,828.98x = 2,734,639.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,734,639.38/1,828.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495.17

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