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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,782.83, 4,173.44 and 1,814.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,782.83, 4,173.44 and 1,814.07 is: 2,720.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,782.83 : 4,173.44 = 1,814.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,782.83/4,173.44 = 1,814.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,782.83x = 4,173.44 × 1,814.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,782.83x = 7,570,903.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,570,903.23/2,782.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,720.58

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