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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,828, 2,742.08 and 460

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,828, 2,742.08 and 460 is: 690.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,828 : 2,742.08 = 460 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,828/2,742.08 = 460/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,828x = 2,742.08 × 460
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,828x = 1,261,356.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,261,356.80/1,828
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.02

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