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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,009.26, 3,014.43 and 1,816.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,009.26, 3,014.43 and 1,816.48 is: 2,725.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,009.26 : 3,014.43 = 1,816.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,009.26/3,014.43 = 1,816.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,009.26x = 3,014.43 × 1,816.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,009.26x = 5,475,651.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,475,651.81/2,009.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,725.21

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