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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,811.14, 2,717.40 and 837.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,811.14, 2,717.40 and 837.02 is: 1,255.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,811.14 : 2,717.40 = 837.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,811.14/2,717.40 = 837.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,811.14x = 2,717.40 × 837.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,811.14x = 2,274,518.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,274,518.15/1,811.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255.85

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