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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,825.82, 2,738.99 and 730.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,825.82, 2,738.99 and 730.09 is: 1,095.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,825.82 : 2,738.99 = 730.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,825.82/2,738.99 = 730.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,825.82x = 2,738.99 × 730.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,825.82x = 1,999,709.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,999,709.21/1,825.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.24

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