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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,812.58, 2,718.83 and 1,085.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,812.58, 2,718.83 and 1,085.40 is: 1,628.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,812.58 : 2,718.83 = 1,085.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,812.58/2,718.83 = 1,085.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,812.58x = 2,718.83 × 1,085.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,812.58x = 2,951,020.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,951,020.80/1,812.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,628.08

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