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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,827.84, 2,740.68 and 901.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,827.84, 2,740.68 and 901.36 is: 1,351.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,827.84 : 2,740.68 = 901.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,827.84/2,740.68 = 901.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,827.84x = 2,740.68 × 901.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,827.84x = 2,470,339.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,470,339.32/1,827.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,351.51

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