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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,816.83, 2,720.79 and 1,034.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,816.83, 2,720.79 and 1,034.91 is: 1,549.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,816.83 : 2,720.79 = 1,034.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,816.83/2,720.79 = 1,034.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,816.83x = 2,720.79 × 1,034.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,816.83x = 2,815,772.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,815,772.78/1,816.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,549.83

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