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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,821.67, 2,733.65 and 834.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,821.67, 2,733.65 and 834.33 is: 1,252.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,821.67 : 2,733.65 = 834.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,821.67/2,733.65 = 834.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,821.67x = 2,733.65 × 834.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,821.67x = 2,280,766.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,280,766.20/1,821.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,252.02

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