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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,811.81, 2,718.62 and 1,350.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,811.81, 2,718.62 and 1,350.51 is: 2,026.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,811.81 : 2,718.62 = 1,350.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,811.81/2,718.62 = 1,350.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,811.81x = 2,718.62 × 1,350.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,811.81x = 3,671,523.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,671,523.50/1,811.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,026.45

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