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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,812.02, 2,718.63 and 946.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,812.02, 2,718.63 and 946.13 is: 1,419.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,812.02 : 2,718.63 = 946.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,812.02/2,718.63 = 946.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,812.02x = 2,718.63 × 946.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,812.02x = 2,572,163.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,572,163.81/1,812.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,419.50

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