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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,825.97, 2,740.18 and 671.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,825.97, 2,740.18 and 671.72 is: 1,008.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,825.97 : 2,740.18 = 671.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,825.97/2,740.18 = 671.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,825.97x = 2,740.18 × 671.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,825.97x = 1,840,642.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,840,642.34/1,825.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.03

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