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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,828.06, 2,741.56 and 1,303.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,828.06, 2,741.56 and 1,303.70 is: 1,955.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,828.06 : 2,741.56 = 1,303.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,828.06/2,741.56 = 1,303.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,828.06x = 2,741.56 × 1,303.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,828.06x = 3,574,154.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,574,154.80/1,828.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,955.17

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