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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,814.82, 2,722.28 and 891.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,814.82, 2,722.28 and 891.15 is: 1,336.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,814.82 : 2,722.28 = 891.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,814.82/2,722.28 = 891.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,814.82x = 2,722.28 × 891.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,814.82x = 2,425,955.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,425,955.37/1,814.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,336.75

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