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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,827.97, 2,741.95 and 854.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,827.97, 2,741.95 and 854.75 is: 1,282.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,827.97 : 2,741.95 = 854.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,827.97/2,741.95 = 854.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,827.97x = 2,741.95 × 854.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,827.97x = 2,343,689.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,343,689.69/1,827.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,282.13

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