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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,833.52, 2,747.40 and 1,102.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,833.52, 2,747.40 and 1,102.24 is: 1,651.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,833.52 : 2,747.40 = 1,102.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,833.52/2,747.40 = 1,102.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,833.52x = 2,747.40 × 1,102.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,833.52x = 3,028,294.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,028,294.18/1,833.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,651.63

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