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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,829.84, 2,744.76 and 855.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,829.84, 2,744.76 and 855.92 is: 1,283.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,829.84 : 2,744.76 = 855.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,829.84/2,744.76 = 855.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,829.84x = 2,744.76 × 855.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,829.84x = 2,349,294.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,349,294.98/1,829.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283.88

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