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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,821.84, 2,732.99 and 896.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,821.84, 2,732.99 and 896.62 is: 1,345.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,821.84 : 2,732.99 = 896.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,821.84/2,732.99 = 896.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,821.84x = 2,732.99 × 896.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,821.84x = 2,450,453.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,450,453.49/1,821.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,345.04

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