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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,825.44, 2,741.52 and 1,177.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,825.44, 2,741.52 and 1,177.44 is: 1,768.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,825.44 : 2,741.52 = 1,177.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,825.44/2,741.52 = 1,177.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,825.44x = 2,741.52 × 1,177.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,825.44x = 3,227,975.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,227,975.31/1,825.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,768.33

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