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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,827.04, 2,740.33 and 1,076.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,827.04, 2,740.33 and 1,076.98 is: 1,615.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,827.04 : 2,740.33 = 1,076.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,827.04/2,740.33 = 1,076.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,827.04x = 2,740.33 × 1,076.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,827.04x = 2,951,280.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,951,280.24/1,827.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,615.33

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