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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,827.65, 2,741.40 and 732.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,827.65, 2,741.40 and 732.33 is: 1,098.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,827.65 : 2,741.40 = 732.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,827.65/2,741.40 = 732.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,827.65x = 2,741.40 × 732.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,827.65x = 2,007,609.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,007,609.46/1,827.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.47

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