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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,811.93, 2,718.07 and 562.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,811.93, 2,718.07 and 562.82 is: 844.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,811.93 : 2,718.07 = 562.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,811.93/2,718.07 = 562.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,811.93x = 2,718.07 × 562.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,811.93x = 1,529,769.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,529,769.16/1,811.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.28

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