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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,828.04, 2,741.76 and 854.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,828.04, 2,741.76 and 854.24 is: 1,281.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,828.04 : 2,741.76 = 854.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,828.04/2,741.76 = 854.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,828.04x = 2,741.76 × 854.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,828.04x = 2,342,121.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,342,121.06/1,828.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281.22

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