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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,829, 2,744.06 and 917

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,829, 2,744.06 and 917 is: 1,375.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,829 : 2,744.06 = 917 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,829/2,744.06 = 917/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,829x = 2,744.06 × 917
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,829x = 2,516,303.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,516,303.02/1,829
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,375.78

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