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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,802.08, 2,483.20 and 1,382.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,802.08, 2,483.20 and 1,382.44 is: 1,904.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,802.08 : 2,483.20 = 1,382.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,802.08/2,483.20 = 1,382.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,802.08x = 2,483.20 × 1,382.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,802.08x = 3,432,875.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,432,875.01/1,802.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,904.95

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