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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,832.69, 2,526.49 and 1,307.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,832.69, 2,526.49 and 1,307.81 is: 1,802.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,832.69 : 2,526.49 = 1,307.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,832.69/2,526.49 = 1,307.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,832.69x = 2,526.49 × 1,307.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,832.69x = 3,304,176.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,304,176.84/1,832.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,802.91

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