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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,801.58, 2,693.93 and 1,334.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,801.58, 2,693.93 and 1,334.81 is: 1,995.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,801.58 : 2,693.93 = 1,334.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,801.58/2,693.93 = 1,334.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,801.58x = 2,693.93 × 1,334.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,801.58x = 3,595,884.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,595,884.76/1,801.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,995.97

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