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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,822.46, 2,732.41 and 931.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,822.46, 2,732.41 and 931.26 is: 1,396.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,822.46 : 2,732.41 = 931.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,822.46/2,732.41 = 931.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,822.46x = 2,732.41 × 931.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,822.46x = 2,544,584.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,544,584.14/1,822.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,396.24

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