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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,821.18, 2,731.49 and 896.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,821.18, 2,731.49 and 896.49 is: 1,344.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,821.18 : 2,731.49 = 896.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,821.18/2,731.49 = 896.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,821.18x = 2,731.49 × 896.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,821.18x = 2,448,739.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,448,739.81/1,821.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,344.59

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