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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,828.86, 2,743.76 and 1,049.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,828.86, 2,743.76 and 1,049.74 is: 1,574.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,828.86 : 2,743.76 = 1,049.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,828.86/2,743.76 = 1,049.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,828.86x = 2,743.76 × 1,049.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,828.86x = 2,880,234.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,880,234.62/1,828.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,574.88

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