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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,829.68, 2,524.74 and 1,083.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,829.68, 2,524.74 and 1,083.52 is: 1,495.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,829.68 : 2,524.74 = 1,083.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,829.68/2,524.74 = 1,083.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,829.68x = 2,524.74 × 1,083.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,829.68x = 2,735,606.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,735,606.28/1,829.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495.13

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