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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,834.48, 2,751.68 and 447.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,834.48, 2,751.68 and 447.82 is: 671.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,834.48 : 2,751.68 = 447.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,834.48/2,751.68 = 447.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,834.48x = 2,751.68 × 447.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,834.48x = 1,232,257.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,232,257.34/1,834.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.72

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