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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,831.82, 2,747.72 and 908.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,831.82, 2,747.72 and 908.52 is: 1,362.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,831.82 : 2,747.72 = 908.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,831.82/2,747.72 = 908.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,831.82x = 2,747.72 × 908.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,831.82x = 2,496,350.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,496,350.54/1,831.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,362.77

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