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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,815.59, 2,722.17 and 841.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,815.59, 2,722.17 and 841.16 is: 1,261.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,815.59 : 2,722.17 = 841.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,815.59/2,722.17 = 841.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,815.59x = 2,722.17 × 841.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,815.59x = 2,289,780.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,289,780.52/1,815.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261.18

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