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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,804.71, 2,490.59 and 1,097.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,804.71, 2,490.59 and 1,097.04 is: 1,513.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,804.71 : 2,490.59 = 1,097.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,804.71/2,490.59 = 1,097.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,804.71x = 2,490.59 × 1,097.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,804.71x = 2,732,271.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,732,271.37/1,804.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,513.97

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