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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,825.65, 2,738.78 and 1,004.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,825.65, 2,738.78 and 1,004.31 is: 1,506.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,825.65 : 2,738.78 = 1,004.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,825.65/2,738.78 = 1,004.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,825.65x = 2,738.78 × 1,004.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,825.65x = 2,750,579.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,750,579.12/1,825.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,506.63

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