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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,825.33, 2,737.77 and 900.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,825.33, 2,737.77 and 900.94 is: 1,351.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,825.33 : 2,737.77 = 900.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,825.33/2,737.77 = 900.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,825.33x = 2,737.77 × 900.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,825.33x = 2,466,566.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,466,566.50/1,825.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,351.30

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