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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,827.26, 2,740 and 902.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,827.26, 2,740 and 902.51 is: 1,353.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,827.26 : 2,740 = 902.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,827.26/2,740 = 902.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,827.26x = 2,740 × 902.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,827.26x = 2,472,877.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,472,877.40/1,827.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353.33

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