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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,823.40, 2,729.70 and 1,094.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,823.40, 2,729.70 and 1,094.40 is: 1,638.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,823.40 : 2,729.70 = 1,094.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,823.40/2,729.70 = 1,094.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,823.40x = 2,729.70 × 1,094.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,823.40x = 2,987,383.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,987,383.68/1,823.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,638.36

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