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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,814.04, 2,718.54 and 946.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,814.04, 2,718.54 and 946.62 is: 1,418.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,814.04 : 2,718.54 = 946.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,814.04/2,718.54 = 946.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,814.04x = 2,718.54 × 946.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,814.04x = 2,573,424.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,573,424.33/1,814.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,418.61

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