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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,822.08, 2,730.56 and 954.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,822.08, 2,730.56 and 954.64 is: 1,430.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,822.08 : 2,730.56 = 954.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,822.08/2,730.56 = 954.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,822.08x = 2,730.56 × 954.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,822.08x = 2,606,701.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,606,701.80/1,822.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,430.62

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