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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,828.91, 2,743.70 and 855.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,828.91, 2,743.70 and 855.02 is: 1,282.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,828.91 : 2,743.70 = 855.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,828.91/2,743.70 = 855.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,828.91x = 2,743.70 × 855.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,828.91x = 2,345,900.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,345,900.38/1,828.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,282.68

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