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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,802.65, 2,486.97 and 1,094.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,802.65, 2,486.97 and 1,094.61 is: 1,510.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,802.65 : 2,486.97 = 1,094.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,802.65/2,486.97 = 1,094.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,802.65x = 2,486.97 × 1,094.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,802.65x = 2,722,256.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,722,256.76/1,802.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,510.14

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