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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,828.98, 2,741.04 and 1,049.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,828.98, 2,741.04 and 1,049.36 is: 1,572.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,828.98 : 2,741.04 = 1,049.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,828.98/2,741.04 = 1,049.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,828.98x = 2,741.04 × 1,049.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,828.98x = 2,876,324.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,876,324.03/1,828.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,572.64

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