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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,828.97, 2,743.45 and 855.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,828.97, 2,743.45 and 855.76 is: 1,283.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,828.97 : 2,743.45 = 855.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,828.97/2,743.45 = 855.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,828.97x = 2,743.45 × 855.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,828.97x = 2,347,721.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,347,721.05/1,828.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283.63

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