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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,828.15, 2,740.12 and 852.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,828.15, 2,740.12 and 852.19 is: 1,277.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,828.15 : 2,740.12 = 852.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,828.15/2,740.12 = 852.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,828.15x = 2,740.12 × 852.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,828.15x = 2,335,093.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,335,093.88/1,828.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.30

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