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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,830.38, 2,740.88 and 1,007.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,830.38, 2,740.88 and 1,007.74 is: 1,509.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,830.38 : 2,740.88 = 1,007.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,830.38/2,740.88 = 1,007.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,830.38x = 2,740.88 × 1,007.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,830.38x = 2,762,082.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,762,082.52/1,830.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,509.02

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