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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,830.51, 2,747.59 and 1,009.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,830.51, 2,747.59 and 1,009.17 is: 1,514.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,830.51 : 2,747.59 = 1,009.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,830.51/2,747.59 = 1,009.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,830.51x = 2,747.59 × 1,009.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,830.51x = 2,772,793.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,772,793.53/1,830.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,514.76

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