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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,814.84, 2,721.66 and 581.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,814.84, 2,721.66 and 581.94 is: 872.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,814.84 : 2,721.66 = 581.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,814.84/2,721.66 = 581.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,814.84x = 2,721.66 × 581.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,814.84x = 1,583,842.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,583,842.82/1,814.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.72

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