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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,832.81, 2,529.10 and 1,086.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,832.81, 2,529.10 and 1,086.67 is: 1,499.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,832.81 : 2,529.10 = 1,086.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,832.81/2,529.10 = 1,086.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,832.81x = 2,529.10 × 1,086.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,832.81x = 2,748,299.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,748,299.59/1,832.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,499.50

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