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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,828.90, 2,741.66 and 733

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,828.90, 2,741.66 and 733 is: 1,098.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,828.90 : 2,741.66 = 733 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,828.90/2,741.66 = 733/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,828.90x = 2,741.66 × 733
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,828.90x = 2,009,636.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,009,636.78/1,828.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.82

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