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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,804.36, 2,490.08 and 1,018.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,804.36, 2,490.08 and 1,018.41 is: 1,405.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,804.36 : 2,490.08 = 1,018.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,804.36/2,490.08 = 1,018.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,804.36x = 2,490.08 × 1,018.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,804.36x = 2,535,907.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,535,907.94/1,804.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,405.43

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