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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,804.72, 2,706.88 and 1,219.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,804.72, 2,706.88 and 1,219.92 is: 1,829.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,804.72 : 2,706.88 = 1,219.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,804.72/2,706.88 = 1,219.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,804.72x = 2,706.88 × 1,219.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,804.72x = 3,302,177.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,302,177.05/1,804.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,829.74

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