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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,828.89, 2,741.70 and 1,211.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,828.89, 2,741.70 and 1,211.31 is: 1,815.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,828.89 : 2,741.70 = 1,211.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,828.89/2,741.70 = 1,211.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,828.89x = 2,741.70 × 1,211.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,828.89x = 3,321,048.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,321,048.63/1,828.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,815.88

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