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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,827.05, 2,739.60 and 948.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,827.05, 2,739.60 and 948.67 is: 1,422.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,827.05 : 2,739.60 = 948.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,827.05/2,739.60 = 948.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,827.05x = 2,739.60 × 948.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,827.05x = 2,598,957.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,598,957.89/1,827.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,422.49

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