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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,821.96, 2,732.94 and 955.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,821.96, 2,732.94 and 955.80 is: 1,433.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,821.96 : 2,732.94 = 955.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,821.96/2,732.94 = 955.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,821.96x = 2,732.94 × 955.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,821.96x = 2,612,144.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,612,144.05/1,821.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,433.70

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