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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,829.74, 2,525.98 and 1,131.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,829.74, 2,525.98 and 1,131.52 is: 1,562.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,829.74 : 2,525.98 = 1,131.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,829.74/2,525.98 = 1,131.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,829.74x = 2,525.98 × 1,131.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,829.74x = 2,858,196.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,858,196.89/1,829.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,562.08

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