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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,819.44, 2,731.66 and 942.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,819.44, 2,731.66 and 942.55 is: 1,415.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,819.44 : 2,731.66 = 942.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,819.44/2,731.66 = 942.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,819.44x = 2,731.66 × 942.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,819.44x = 2,574,711.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,574,711.65/1,819.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,415.11

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