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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,824.84, 2,737.67 and 875.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,824.84, 2,737.67 and 875.66 is: 1,313.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,824.84 : 2,737.67 = 875.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,824.84/2,737.67 = 875.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,824.84x = 2,737.67 × 875.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,824.84x = 2,397,250.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,397,250.05/1,824.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.68

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