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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,827.09, 2,738.61 and 1,004.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,827.09, 2,738.61 and 1,004.94 is: 1,506.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,827.09 : 2,738.61 = 1,004.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,827.09/2,738.61 = 1,004.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,827.09x = 2,738.61 × 1,004.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,827.09x = 2,752,138.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,752,138.73/1,827.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,506.30

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