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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,827.45, 2,736.85 and 1,047.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,827.45, 2,736.85 and 1,047.88 is: 1,569.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,827.45 : 2,736.85 = 1,047.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,827.45/2,736.85 = 1,047.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,827.45x = 2,736.85 × 1,047.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,827.45x = 2,867,871.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,867,871.45/1,827.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,569.33

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