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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,804.06, 2,489.61 and 1,018.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,804.06, 2,489.61 and 1,018.12 is: 1,405.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,804.06 : 2,489.61 = 1,018.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,804.06/2,489.61 = 1,018.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,804.06x = 2,489.61 × 1,018.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,804.06x = 2,534,721.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,534,721.73/1,804.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,405.01

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