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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,821.89, 2,729.85 and 1,274.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,821.89, 2,729.85 and 1,274.69 is: 1,909.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,821.89 : 2,729.85 = 1,274.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,821.89/2,729.85 = 1,274.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,821.89x = 2,729.85 × 1,274.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,821.89x = 3,479,698.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,479,698.85/1,821.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,909.94

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