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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,811.30, 2,718.58 and 946.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,811.30, 2,718.58 and 946.22 is: 1,420.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,811.30 : 2,718.58 = 946.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,811.30/2,718.58 = 946.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,811.30x = 2,718.58 × 946.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,811.30x = 2,572,374.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,572,374.77/1,811.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,420.18

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