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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,814.29, 2,722.13 and 1,083.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,814.29, 2,722.13 and 1,083.44 is: 1,625.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,814.29 : 2,722.13 = 1,083.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,814.29/2,722.13 = 1,083.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,814.29x = 2,722.13 × 1,083.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,814.29x = 2,949,264.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,949,264.53/1,814.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,625.58

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