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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,822.24, 2,731.68 and 957.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,822.24, 2,731.68 and 957.12 is: 1,434.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,822.24 : 2,731.68 = 957.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,822.24/2,731.68 = 957.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,822.24x = 2,731.68 × 957.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,822.24x = 2,614,545.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,614,545.56/1,822.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,434.80

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