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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,829.62, 2,524.48 and 1,083.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,829.62, 2,524.48 and 1,083.81 is: 1,495.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,829.62 : 2,524.48 = 1,083.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,829.62/2,524.48 = 1,083.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,829.62x = 2,524.48 × 1,083.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,829.62x = 2,736,056.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,736,056.67/1,829.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495.42

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