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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,814.80, 2,722.20 and 937.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,814.80, 2,722.20 and 937.30 is: 1,405.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,814.80 : 2,722.20 = 937.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,814.80/2,722.20 = 937.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,814.80x = 2,722.20 × 937.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,814.80x = 2,551,518.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,551,518.06/1,814.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,405.95

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