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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,827.49, 2,741.21 and 440.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,827.49, 2,741.21 and 440.81 is: 661.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,827.49 : 2,741.21 = 440.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,827.49/2,741.21 = 440.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,827.49x = 2,741.21 × 440.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,827.49x = 1,208,350.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,208,350.58/1,827.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.21

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