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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,814.26, 2,719.53 and 1,229.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,814.26, 2,719.53 and 1,229.32 is: 1,842.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,814.26 : 2,719.53 = 1,229.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,814.26/2,719.53 = 1,229.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,814.26x = 2,719.53 × 1,229.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,814.26x = 3,343,168.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,343,168.89/1,814.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,842.72

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