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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,814.88, 2,729.28 and 1,445.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,814.88, 2,729.28 and 1,445.52 is: 2,173.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,814.88 : 2,729.28 = 1,445.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,814.88/2,729.28 = 1,445.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,814.88x = 2,729.28 × 1,445.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,814.88x = 3,945,228.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,945,228.83/1,814.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,173.82

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