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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,829.44, 2,525.02 and 1,166.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,829.44, 2,525.02 and 1,166.14 is: 1,609.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,829.44 : 2,525.02 = 1,166.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,829.44/2,525.02 = 1,166.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,829.44x = 2,525.02 × 1,166.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,829.44x = 2,944,526.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,944,526.82/1,829.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,609.52

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