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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,821.15, 2,731.74 and 1,129.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,821.15, 2,731.74 and 1,129.83 is: 1,694.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,821.15 : 2,731.74 = 1,129.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,821.15/2,731.74 = 1,129.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,821.15x = 2,731.74 × 1,129.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,821.15x = 3,086,401.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,086,401.80/1,821.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,694.75

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