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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,804.82, 2,490.82 and 1,427.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,804.82, 2,490.82 and 1,427.22 is: 1,969.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,804.82 : 2,490.82 = 1,427.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,804.82/2,490.82 = 1,427.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,804.82x = 2,490.82 × 1,427.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,804.82x = 3,554,944.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,554,944.55/1,804.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,969.69

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