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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,826.89, 2,737.77 and 1,414.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,826.89, 2,737.77 and 1,414.14 is: 2,119.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,826.89 : 2,737.77 = 1,414.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,826.89/2,737.77 = 1,414.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,826.89x = 2,737.77 × 1,414.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,826.89x = 3,871,590.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,871,590.07/1,826.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,119.22

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