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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,822.42, 2,514.96 and 1,114.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,822.42, 2,514.96 and 1,114.18 is: 1,537.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,822.42 : 2,514.96 = 1,114.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,822.42/2,514.96 = 1,114.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,822.42x = 2,514.96 × 1,114.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,822.42x = 2,802,118.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,802,118.13/1,822.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,537.58

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