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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,814.97, 2,504.46 and 1,343.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,814.97, 2,504.46 and 1,343.16 is: 1,853.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,814.97 : 2,504.46 = 1,343.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,814.97/2,504.46 = 1,343.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,814.97x = 2,504.46 × 1,343.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,814.97x = 3,363,890.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,363,890.49/1,814.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,853.41

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