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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,811.81, 2,717.48 and 1,505.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,811.81, 2,717.48 and 1,505.63 is: 2,258.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,811.81 : 2,717.48 = 1,505.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,811.81/2,717.48 = 1,505.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,811.81x = 2,717.48 × 1,505.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,811.81x = 4,091,519.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,091,519.41/1,811.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,258.25

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