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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,816.70, 2,504.25 and 1,423.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,816.70, 2,504.25 and 1,423.04 is: 1,961.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,816.70 : 2,504.25 = 1,423.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,816.70/2,504.25 = 1,423.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,816.70x = 2,504.25 × 1,423.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,816.70x = 3,563,635.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,563,635.40/1,816.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,961.60

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