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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,834.49, 2,751.71 and 447.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,834.49, 2,751.71 and 447.82 is: 671.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,834.49 : 2,751.71 = 447.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,834.49/2,751.71 = 447.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,834.49x = 2,751.71 × 447.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,834.49x = 1,232,261.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,232,261.65/1,834.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.72

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