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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,827.81, 2,741.72 and 529.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,827.81, 2,741.72 and 529.47 is: 794.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,827.81 : 2,741.72 = 529.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,827.81/2,741.72 = 529.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,827.81x = 2,741.72 × 529.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,827.81x = 1,451,655.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,451,655.84/1,827.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.21

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