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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,800.02, 2,483.97 and 1,013.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,800.02, 2,483.97 and 1,013.96 is: 1,399.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,800.02 : 2,483.97 = 1,013.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,800.02/2,483.97 = 1,013.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,800.02x = 2,483.97 × 1,013.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,800.02x = 2,518,646.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,518,646.22/1,800.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,399.23

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