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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,801.37, 2,485.71 and 1,329.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,801.37, 2,485.71 and 1,329.52 is: 1,834.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,801.37 : 2,485.71 = 1,329.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,801.37/2,485.71 = 1,329.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,801.37x = 2,485.71 × 1,329.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,801.37x = 3,304,804.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,304,804.48/1,801.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,834.61

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