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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,808.17, 2,713.20 and 942.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,808.17, 2,713.20 and 942.55 is: 1,414.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,808.17 : 2,713.20 = 942.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,808.17/2,713.20 = 942.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,808.17x = 2,713.20 × 942.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,808.17x = 2,557,326.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,557,326.66/1,808.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,414.32

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