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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,827.08, 2,740.35 and 672.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,827.08, 2,740.35 and 672.56 is: 1,008.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,827.08 : 2,740.35 = 672.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,827.08/2,740.35 = 672.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,827.08x = 2,740.35 × 672.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,827.08x = 1,843,049.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,843,049.80/1,827.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.74

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