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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,795.41, 2,477.78 and 1,009.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,795.41, 2,477.78 and 1,009.51 is: 1,393.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,795.41 : 2,477.78 = 1,009.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,795.41/2,477.78 = 1,009.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,795.41x = 2,477.78 × 1,009.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,795.41x = 2,501,331.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,501,331.30/1,795.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.18

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