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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,829.52, 2,740.77 and 1,008.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,829.52, 2,740.77 and 1,008.18 is: 1,510.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,829.52 : 2,740.77 = 1,008.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,829.52/2,740.77 = 1,008.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,829.52x = 2,740.77 × 1,008.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,829.52x = 2,763,189.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,763,189.50/1,829.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,510.34

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