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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,825.61, 2,739.17 and 730.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,825.61, 2,739.17 and 730.13 is: 1,095.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,825.61 : 2,739.17 = 730.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,825.61/2,739.17 = 730.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,825.61x = 2,739.17 × 730.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,825.61x = 1,999,949.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,999,949.62/1,825.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.50

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