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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,830.64, 2,746.31 and 953.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,830.64, 2,746.31 and 953.56 is: 1,430.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,830.64 : 2,746.31 = 953.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,830.64/2,746.31 = 953.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,830.64x = 2,746.31 × 953.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,830.64x = 2,618,771.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,618,771.36/1,830.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,430.52

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