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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,802.17, 2,487.03 and 994.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,802.17, 2,487.03 and 994.65 is: 1,372.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,802.17 : 2,487.03 = 994.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,802.17/2,487.03 = 994.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,802.17x = 2,487.03 × 994.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,802.17x = 2,473,724.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,473,724.39/1,802.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372.64

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