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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,814.91, 2,718.72 and 1,536.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,814.91, 2,718.72 and 1,536.07 is: 2,301.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,814.91 : 2,718.72 = 1,536.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,814.91/2,718.72 = 1,536.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,814.91x = 2,718.72 × 1,536.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,814.91x = 4,176,142.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,176,142.53/1,814.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,301.02

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