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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,801.66, 2,486.22 and 1,004.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,801.66, 2,486.22 and 1,004.98 is: 1,386.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,801.66 : 2,486.22 = 1,004.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,801.66/2,486.22 = 1,004.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,801.66x = 2,486.22 × 1,004.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,801.66x = 2,498,601.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,498,601.38/1,801.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,386.83

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