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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,828.74, 2,744.43 and 1,213.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,828.74, 2,744.43 and 1,213.75 is: 1,821.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,828.74 : 2,744.43 = 1,213.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,828.74/2,744.43 = 1,213.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,828.74x = 2,744.43 × 1,213.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,828.74x = 3,331,032.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,331,032.12/1,828.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,821.49

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