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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,830.89, 2,745.99 and 1,524.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,830.89, 2,745.99 and 1,524.71 is: 2,286.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,830.89 : 2,745.99 = 1,524.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,830.89/2,745.99 = 1,524.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,830.89x = 2,745.99 × 1,524.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,830.89x = 4,186,824.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,186,824.68/1,830.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,286.78

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