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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,804.56, 2,705.72 and 1,414.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,804.56, 2,705.72 and 1,414.60 is: 2,121.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,804.56 : 2,705.72 = 1,414.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,804.56/2,705.72 = 1,414.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,804.56x = 2,705.72 × 1,414.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,804.56x = 3,827,511.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,827,511.51/1,804.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,121.02

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