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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,829.78, 2,524.43 and 1,166.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,829.78, 2,524.43 and 1,166.93 is: 1,609.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,829.78 : 2,524.43 = 1,166.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,829.78/2,524.43 = 1,166.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,829.78x = 2,524.43 × 1,166.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,829.78x = 2,945,833.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,945,833.10/1,829.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,609.94

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