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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,801.71, 2,487.33 and 1,380.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,801.71, 2,487.33 and 1,380.75 is: 1,906.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,801.71 : 2,487.33 = 1,380.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,801.71/2,487.33 = 1,380.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,801.71x = 2,487.33 × 1,380.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,801.71x = 3,434,380.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,434,380.90/1,801.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,906.18

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