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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,796.12, 2,478.87 and 1,010.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,796.12, 2,478.87 and 1,010.18 is: 1,394.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,796.12 : 2,478.87 = 1,010.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,796.12/2,478.87 = 1,010.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,796.12x = 2,478.87 × 1,010.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,796.12x = 2,504,092.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,504,092.50/1,796.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,394.17

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