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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,814.96, 2,509.67 and 1,441.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,814.96, 2,509.67 and 1,441.28 is: 1,992.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,814.96 : 2,509.67 = 1,441.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,814.96/2,509.67 = 1,441.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,814.96x = 2,509.67 × 1,441.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,814.96x = 3,617,117.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,617,117.42/1,814.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,992.95

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