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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,803.39, 2,481.91 and 1,527.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,803.39, 2,481.91 and 1,527.27 is: 2,101.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,803.39 : 2,481.91 = 1,527.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,803.39/2,481.91 = 1,527.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,803.39x = 2,481.91 × 1,527.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,803.39x = 3,790,546.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,790,546.69/1,803.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,101.90

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