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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,739.44, 4,109.06 and 1,814.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,739.44, 4,109.06 and 1,814.73 is: 2,722.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,739.44 : 4,109.06 = 1,814.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,739.44/4,109.06 = 1,814.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,739.44x = 4,109.06 × 1,814.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,739.44x = 7,456,823.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,456,823.58/2,739.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,722.02

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