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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,800.09, 2,701.04 and 1,221.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,800.09, 2,701.04 and 1,221.75 is: 1,833.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,800.09 : 2,701.04 = 1,221.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,800.09/2,701.04 = 1,221.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,800.09x = 2,701.04 × 1,221.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,800.09x = 3,299,989.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,299,989.51/1,800.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,833.24

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