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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,822.84, 2,730.38 and 954.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,822.84, 2,730.38 and 954.52 is: 1,429.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,822.84 : 2,730.38 = 954.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,822.84/2,730.38 = 954.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,822.84x = 2,730.38 × 954.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,822.84x = 2,606,202.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,606,202.32/1,822.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,429.75

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