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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,834.54, 2,751.75 and 447.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,834.54, 2,751.75 and 447.88 is: 671.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,834.54 : 2,751.75 = 447.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,834.54/2,751.75 = 447.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,834.54x = 2,751.75 × 447.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,834.54x = 1,232,450.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,232,450.81/1,834.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.81

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