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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,949.84, 2,920.62 and 1,814.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,949.84, 2,920.62 and 1,814.98 is: 2,718.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,949.84 : 2,920.62 = 1,814.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,949.84/2,920.62 = 1,814.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,949.84x = 2,920.62 × 1,814.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,949.84x = 5,300,866.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,300,866.89/1,949.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,718.62

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