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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,827.83, 2,741.74 and 731.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,827.83, 2,741.74 and 731.42 is: 1,097.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,827.83 : 2,741.74 = 731.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,827.83/2,741.74 = 731.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,827.83x = 2,741.74 × 731.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,827.83x = 2,005,363.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,005,363.47/1,827.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.13

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