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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,814.02, 2,720.88 and 581.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,814.02, 2,720.88 and 581.10 is: 871.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,814.02 : 2,720.88 = 581.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,814.02/2,720.88 = 581.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,814.02x = 2,720.88 × 581.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,814.02x = 1,581,093.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,581,093.16/1,814.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.60

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