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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,802.28, 2,486.77 and 1,094.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,802.28, 2,486.77 and 1,094.50 is: 1,510.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,802.28 : 2,486.77 = 1,094.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,802.28/2,486.77 = 1,094.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,802.28x = 2,486.77 × 1,094.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,802.28x = 2,721,769.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,721,769.77/1,802.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,510.18

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