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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,825.80, 2,739.18 and 948.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,825.80, 2,739.18 and 948.36 is: 1,422.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,825.80 : 2,739.18 = 948.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,825.80/2,739.18 = 948.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,825.80x = 2,739.18 × 948.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,825.80x = 2,597,728.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,597,728.74/1,825.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,422.79

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