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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,828.12, 2,741.64 and 657.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,828.12, 2,741.64 and 657.96 is: 986.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,828.12 : 2,741.64 = 657.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,828.12/2,741.64 = 657.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,828.12x = 2,741.64 × 657.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,828.12x = 1,803,889.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,803,889.45/1,828.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.75

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