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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,813.84, 2,720.92 and 581.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,813.84, 2,720.92 and 581.28 is: 871.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,813.84 : 2,720.92 = 581.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,813.84/2,720.92 = 581.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,813.84x = 2,720.92 × 581.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,813.84x = 1,581,616.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,581,616.38/1,813.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.97

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