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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,826.81, 2,741.08 and 948.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,826.81, 2,741.08 and 948.85 is: 1,423.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,826.81 : 2,741.08 = 948.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,826.81/2,741.08 = 948.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,826.81x = 2,741.08 × 948.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,826.81x = 2,600,873.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,600,873.76/1,826.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,423.72

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