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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,804.42, 2,490.11 and 976.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,804.42, 2,490.11 and 976.42 is: 1,347.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,804.42 : 2,490.11 = 976.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,804.42/2,490.11 = 976.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,804.42x = 2,490.11 × 976.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,804.42x = 2,431,399.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,431,399.43/1,804.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,347.47

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