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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,802.19, 2,490.41 and 1,359.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,802.19, 2,490.41 and 1,359.30 is: 1,878.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,802.19 : 2,490.41 = 1,359.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,802.19/2,490.41 = 1,359.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,802.19x = 2,490.41 × 1,359.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,802.19x = 3,385,207.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,385,207.52/1,802.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,878.39

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