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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,802.16, 2,486.94 and 1,016.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,802.16, 2,486.94 and 1,016.22 is: 1,402.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,802.16 : 2,486.94 = 1,016.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,802.16/2,486.94 = 1,016.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,802.16x = 2,486.94 × 1,016.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,802.16x = 2,527,278.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,527,278.17/1,802.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,402.36

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