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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,829.63, 2,524.89 and 1,001.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,829.63, 2,524.89 and 1,001.63 is: 1,382.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,829.63 : 2,524.89 = 1,001.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,829.63/2,524.89 = 1,001.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,829.63x = 2,524.89 × 1,001.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,829.63x = 2,528,992.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,528,992.95/1,829.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382.25

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