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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,821.42, 2,732.40 and 955.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,821.42, 2,732.40 and 955.80 is: 1,433.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,821.42 : 2,732.40 = 955.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,821.42/2,732.40 = 955.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,821.42x = 2,732.40 × 955.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,821.42x = 2,611,627.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,611,627.92/1,821.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,433.84

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