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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,813.68, 2,718.70 and 946.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,813.68, 2,718.70 and 946.17 is: 1,418.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,813.68 : 2,718.70 = 946.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,813.68/2,718.70 = 946.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,813.68x = 2,718.70 × 946.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,813.68x = 2,572,350.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,572,350.01/1,813.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,418.30

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