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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,835.42, 2,753.73 and 1,221.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,835.42, 2,753.73 and 1,221.54 is: 1,832.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,835.42 : 2,753.73 = 1,221.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,835.42/2,753.73 = 1,221.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,835.42x = 2,753.73 × 1,221.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,835.42x = 3,363,791.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,363,791.34/1,835.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,832.71

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