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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,821.92, 2,734.50 and 848.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,821.92, 2,734.50 and 848.57 is: 1,273.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,821.92 : 2,734.50 = 848.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,821.92/2,734.50 = 848.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,821.92x = 2,734.50 × 848.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,821.92x = 2,320,400.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,320,400.99/1,821.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273.61

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