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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,825.94, 2,737.82 and 730.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,825.94, 2,737.82 and 730.82 is: 1,095.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,825.94 : 2,737.82 = 730.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,825.94/2,737.82 = 730.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,825.94x = 2,737.82 × 730.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,825.94x = 2,000,853.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,000,853.61/1,825.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.79

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