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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,882.06, 2,821.83 and 726.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,882.06, 2,821.83 and 726.46 is: 1,089.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,882.06 : 2,821.83 = 726.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,882.06/2,821.83 = 726.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,882.06x = 2,821.83 × 726.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,882.06x = 2,049,946.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,049,946.62/1,882.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089.20

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