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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,821.18, 2,731.95 and 846.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,821.18, 2,731.95 and 846.75 is: 1,270.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,821.18 : 2,731.95 = 846.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,821.18/2,731.95 = 846.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,821.18x = 2,731.95 × 846.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,821.18x = 2,313,278.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,313,278.66/1,821.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.21

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