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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,827.02, 2,737.08 and 901.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,827.02, 2,737.08 and 901.50 is: 1,350.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,827.02 : 2,737.08 = 901.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,827.02/2,737.08 = 901.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,827.02x = 2,737.08 × 901.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,827.02x = 2,467,467.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,467,467.36/1,827.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,350.54

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