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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,821.87, 2,734.11 and 651.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,821.87, 2,734.11 and 651.87 is: 978.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,821.87 : 2,734.11 = 651.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,821.87/2,734.11 = 651.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,821.87x = 2,734.11 × 651.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,821.87x = 1,782,284.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,782,284.29/1,821.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.27

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