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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,821.52, 2,733.54 and 956.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,821.52, 2,733.54 and 956.44 is: 1,435.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,821.52 : 2,733.54 = 956.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,821.52/2,733.54 = 956.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,821.52x = 2,733.54 × 956.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,821.52x = 2,614,467.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,614,467.00/1,821.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,435.32

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