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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,825.58, 2,734.88 and 1,207.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,825.58, 2,734.88 and 1,207.46 is: 1,808.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,825.58 : 2,734.88 = 1,207.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,825.58/2,734.88 = 1,207.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,825.58x = 2,734.88 × 1,207.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,825.58x = 3,302,238.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,302,238.49/1,825.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,808.88

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