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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,814.10, 2,719.78 and 935.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,814.10, 2,719.78 and 935.66 is: 1,402.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,814.10 : 2,719.78 = 935.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,814.10/2,719.78 = 935.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,814.10x = 2,719.78 × 935.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,814.10x = 2,544,789.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,544,789.35/1,814.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,402.78

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