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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,832.64, 2,525.61 and 1,307.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,832.64, 2,525.61 and 1,307.76 is: 1,802.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,832.64 : 2,525.61 = 1,307.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,832.64/2,525.61 = 1,307.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,832.64x = 2,525.61 × 1,307.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,832.64x = 3,302,891.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,302,891.73/1,832.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,802.26

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