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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,821.95, 2,731.66 and 930.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,821.95, 2,731.66 and 930.75 is: 1,395.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,821.95 : 2,731.66 = 930.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,821.95/2,731.66 = 930.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,821.95x = 2,731.66 × 930.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,821.95x = 2,542,492.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,542,492.55/1,821.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,395.48

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