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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,812.36, 2,713.66 and 944.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,812.36, 2,713.66 and 944.84 is: 1,414.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,812.36 : 2,713.66 = 944.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,812.36/2,713.66 = 944.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,812.36x = 2,713.66 × 944.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,812.36x = 2,563,974.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,563,974.51/1,812.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,414.72

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