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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,812.30, 2,718.44 and 946.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,812.30, 2,718.44 and 946.41 is: 1,419.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,812.30 : 2,718.44 = 946.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,812.30/2,718.44 = 946.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,812.30x = 2,718.44 × 946.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,812.30x = 2,572,758.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,572,758.80/1,812.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,419.61

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