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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,832.09, 2,749.85 and 1,009.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,832.09, 2,749.85 and 1,009.23 is: 1,514.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,832.09 : 2,749.85 = 1,009.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,832.09/2,749.85 = 1,009.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,832.09x = 2,749.85 × 1,009.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,832.09x = 2,775,231.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,775,231.12/1,832.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,514.79

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