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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,831.84, 2,746.68 and 905.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,831.84, 2,746.68 and 905.36 is: 1,357.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,831.84 : 2,746.68 = 905.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,831.84/2,746.68 = 905.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,831.84x = 2,746.68 × 905.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,831.84x = 2,486,734.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,486,734.20/1,831.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,357.51

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