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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,815.96, 2,721.10 and 1,085.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,815.96, 2,721.10 and 1,085.14 is: 1,626.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,815.96 : 2,721.10 = 1,085.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,815.96/2,721.10 = 1,085.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,815.96x = 2,721.10 × 1,085.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,815.96x = 2,952,774.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,952,774.45/1,815.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,626.01

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