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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,827.93, 2,741.05 and 902.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,827.93, 2,741.05 and 902.44 is: 1,353.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,827.93 : 2,741.05 = 902.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,827.93/2,741.05 = 902.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,827.93x = 2,741.05 × 902.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,827.93x = 2,473,633.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,473,633.16/1,827.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353.24

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