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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,825.79, 2,740.10 and 730.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,825.79, 2,740.10 and 730.87 is: 1,096.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,825.79 : 2,740.10 = 730.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,825.79/2,740.10 = 730.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,825.79x = 2,740.10 × 730.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,825.79x = 2,002,667.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,002,667.96/1,825.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,096.88

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