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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,809.74, 2,716.94 and 1,458.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,809.74, 2,716.94 and 1,458.56 is: 2,189.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,809.74 : 2,716.94 = 1,458.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,809.74/2,716.94 = 1,458.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,809.74x = 2,716.94 × 1,458.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,809.74x = 3,962,820.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,962,820.01/1,809.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,189.72

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