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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,814.31, 2,725.58 and 1,295.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,814.31, 2,725.58 and 1,295.64 is: 1,946.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,814.31 : 2,725.58 = 1,295.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,814.31/2,725.58 = 1,295.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,814.31x = 2,725.58 × 1,295.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,814.31x = 3,531,370.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,531,370.47/1,814.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,946.40

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