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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,825.97, 2,739.23 and 671.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,825.97, 2,739.23 and 671.63 is: 1,007.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,825.97 : 2,739.23 = 671.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,825.97/2,739.23 = 671.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,825.97x = 2,739.23 × 671.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,825.97x = 1,839,731.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,839,731.99/1,825.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.54

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