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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,828.26, 2,742.90 and 855.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,828.26, 2,742.90 and 855.18 is: 1,283.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,828.26 : 2,742.90 = 855.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,828.26/2,742.90 = 855.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,828.26x = 2,742.90 × 855.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,828.26x = 2,345,673.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,345,673.22/1,828.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283.01

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