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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,845.29, 2,548.98 and 1,714.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,845.29, 2,548.98 and 1,714.07 is: 2,367.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,845.29 : 2,548.98 = 1,714.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,845.29/2,548.98 = 1,714.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,845.29x = 2,548.98 × 1,714.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,845.29x = 4,369,130.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,369,130.15/1,845.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,367.72

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