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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,827.74, 2,741.61 and 903.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,827.74, 2,741.61 and 903.74 is: 1,355.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,827.74 : 2,741.61 = 903.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,827.74/2,741.61 = 903.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,827.74x = 2,741.61 × 903.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,827.74x = 2,477,688.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,477,688.91/1,827.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355.61

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