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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,828.72, 2,739.64 and 903.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,828.72, 2,739.64 and 903.19 is: 1,353.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,828.72 : 2,739.64 = 903.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,828.72/2,739.64 = 903.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,828.72x = 2,739.64 × 903.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,828.72x = 2,474,415.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,474,415.45/1,828.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353.09

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