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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,814.14, 2,717.97 and 935.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,814.14, 2,717.97 and 935.56 is: 1,401.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,814.14 : 2,717.97 = 935.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,814.14/2,717.97 = 935.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,814.14x = 2,717.97 × 935.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,814.14x = 2,542,824.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,542,824.01/1,814.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.67

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