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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,812.68, 2,717.80 and 1,082.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,812.68, 2,717.80 and 1,082.76 is: 1,623.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,812.68 : 2,717.80 = 1,082.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,812.68/2,717.80 = 1,082.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,812.68x = 2,717.80 × 1,082.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,812.68x = 2,942,719.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,942,719.71/1,812.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,623.41

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