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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,459.08, 3,702.94 and 1,814.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,459.08, 3,702.94 and 1,814.32 is: 2,732.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,459.08 : 3,702.94 = 1,814.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,459.08/3,702.94 = 1,814.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,459.08x = 3,702.94 × 1,814.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,459.08x = 6,718,318.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,718,318.10/2,459.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,732.05

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