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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,821.70, 2,732.55 and 897.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,821.70, 2,732.55 and 897.85 is: 1,346.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,821.70 : 2,732.55 = 897.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,821.70/2,732.55 = 897.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,821.70x = 2,732.55 × 897.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,821.70x = 2,453,420.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,453,420.02/1,821.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346.78

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