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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,825.96, 2,740.02 and 672.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,825.96, 2,740.02 and 672.52 is: 1,009.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,825.96 : 2,740.02 = 672.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,825.96/2,740.02 = 672.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,825.96x = 2,740.02 × 672.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,825.96x = 1,842,718.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,842,718.25/1,825.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.18

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