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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,800.10, 2,484.21 and 992.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,800.10, 2,484.21 and 992.59 is: 1,369.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,800.10 : 2,484.21 = 992.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,800.10/2,484.21 = 992.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,800.10x = 2,484.21 × 992.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,800.10x = 2,465,802.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,465,802.00/1,800.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369.81

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