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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,825.84, 2,737.33 and 839.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,825.84, 2,737.33 and 839.31 is: 1,258.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,825.84 : 2,737.33 = 839.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,825.84/2,737.33 = 839.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,825.84x = 2,737.33 × 839.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,825.84x = 2,297,468.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,297,468.44/1,825.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,258.31

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