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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,811.90, 2,718.66 and 1,327.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,811.90, 2,718.66 and 1,327.52 is: 1,991.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,811.90 : 2,718.66 = 1,327.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,811.90/2,718.66 = 1,327.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,811.90x = 2,718.66 × 1,327.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,811.90x = 3,609,075.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,609,075.52/1,811.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,991.87

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