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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,825.31, 2,738.21 and 837.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,825.31, 2,738.21 and 837.90 is: 1,256.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,825.31 : 2,738.21 = 837.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,825.31/2,738.21 = 837.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,825.31x = 2,738.21 × 837.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,825.31x = 2,294,341.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,294,341.97/1,825.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256.96

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