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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,828.67, 2,736.93 and 1,461.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,828.67, 2,736.93 and 1,461.74 is: 2,187.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,828.67 : 2,736.93 = 1,461.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,828.67/2,736.93 = 1,461.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,828.67x = 2,736.93 × 1,461.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,828.67x = 4,000,680.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,000,680.06/1,828.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,187.75

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