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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,804.96, 2,494.44 and 1,362.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,804.96, 2,494.44 and 1,362.68 is: 1,883.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,804.96 : 2,494.44 = 1,362.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,804.96/2,494.44 = 1,362.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,804.96x = 2,494.44 × 1,362.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,804.96x = 3,399,123.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,399,123.50/1,804.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,883.21

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