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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,804.87, 2,490.02 and 1,333.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,804.87, 2,490.02 and 1,333.90 is: 1,840.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,804.87 : 2,490.02 = 1,333.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,804.87/2,490.02 = 1,333.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,804.87x = 2,490.02 × 1,333.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,804.87x = 3,321,425.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,321,425.23/1,804.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,840.26

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