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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,812.10, 2,718.78 and 717.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,812.10, 2,718.78 and 717.22 is: 1,076.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,812.10 : 2,718.78 = 717.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,812.10/2,718.78 = 717.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,812.10x = 2,718.78 × 717.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,812.10x = 1,949,963.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,949,963.39/1,812.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.08

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