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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,814.42, 2,502.90 and 1,184.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,814.42, 2,502.90 and 1,184.06 is: 1,633.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,814.42 : 2,502.90 = 1,184.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,814.42/2,502.90 = 1,184.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,814.42x = 2,502.90 × 1,184.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,814.42x = 2,963,571.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,963,571.26/1,814.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,633.35

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