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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,829.25, 2,524.37 and 1,001.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,829.25, 2,524.37 and 1,001.25 is: 1,381.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,829.25 : 2,524.37 = 1,001.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,829.25/2,524.37 = 1,001.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,829.25x = 2,524.37 × 1,001.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,829.25x = 2,527,520.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,527,520.46/1,829.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381.73

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