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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,828.25, 2,740.77 and 950.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,828.25, 2,740.77 and 950.26 is: 1,424.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,828.25 : 2,740.77 = 950.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,828.25/2,740.77 = 950.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,828.25x = 2,740.77 × 950.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,828.25x = 2,604,444.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,604,444.10/1,828.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,424.56

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