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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,814.90, 2,722.19 and 581.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,814.90, 2,722.19 and 581.97 is: 872.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,814.90 : 2,722.19 = 581.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,814.90/2,722.19 = 581.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,814.90x = 2,722.19 × 581.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,814.90x = 1,584,232.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,584,232.91/1,814.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.91

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