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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,828, 2,741.70 and 732.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,828, 2,741.70 and 732.08 is: 1,098.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,828 : 2,741.70 = 732.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,828/2,741.70 = 732.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,828x = 2,741.70 × 732.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,828x = 2,007,143.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,007,143.74/1,828
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.00

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