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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,827.72, 2,738.14 and 902.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,827.72, 2,738.14 and 902.19 is: 1,351.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,827.72 : 2,738.14 = 902.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,827.72/2,738.14 = 902.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,827.72x = 2,738.14 × 902.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,827.72x = 2,470,330.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,470,330.54/1,827.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,351.59

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