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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,828.70, 2,740.35 and 1,553.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,828.70, 2,740.35 and 1,553.30 is: 2,327.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,828.70 : 2,740.35 = 1,553.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,828.70/2,740.35 = 1,553.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,828.70x = 2,740.35 × 1,553.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,828.70x = 4,256,585.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,256,585.66/1,828.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,327.66

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