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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,809.44, 3,874.83 and 1,814.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,809.44, 3,874.83 and 1,814.82 is: 2,503.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,809.44 : 3,874.83 = 1,814.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,809.44/3,874.83 = 1,814.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,809.44x = 3,874.83 × 1,814.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,809.44x = 7,032,118.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,032,118.98/2,809.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,503.03

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