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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,188.92, 3,017.82 and 1,814.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,188.92, 3,017.82 and 1,814.52 is: 2,501.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,188.92 : 3,017.82 = 1,814.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,188.92/3,017.82 = 1,814.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,188.92x = 3,017.82 × 1,814.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,188.92x = 5,475,894.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,475,894.75/2,188.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,501.64

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