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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,804.46, 2,490.27 and 1,018.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,804.46, 2,490.27 and 1,018.22 is: 1,405.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,804.46 : 2,490.27 = 1,018.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,804.46/2,490.27 = 1,018.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,804.46x = 2,490.27 × 1,018.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,804.46x = 2,535,642.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,535,642.72/1,804.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,405.21

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