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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,825.86, 2,733.90 and 958.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,825.86, 2,733.90 and 958.34 is: 1,434.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,825.86 : 2,733.90 = 958.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,825.86/2,733.90 = 958.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,825.86x = 2,733.90 × 958.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,825.86x = 2,620,005.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,620,005.73/1,825.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,434.94

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