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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,809.73, 2,713.78 and 1,262.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,809.73, 2,713.78 and 1,262.17 is: 1,892.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,809.73 : 2,713.78 = 1,262.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,809.73/2,713.78 = 1,262.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,809.73x = 2,713.78 × 1,262.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,809.73x = 3,425,251.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,425,251.70/1,809.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,892.69

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