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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,829.76, 2,525.06 and 1,001.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,829.76, 2,525.06 and 1,001.76 is: 1,382.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,829.76 : 2,525.06 = 1,001.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,829.76/2,525.06 = 1,001.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,829.76x = 2,525.06 × 1,001.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,829.76x = 2,529,504.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,529,504.11/1,829.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382.42

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