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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,805.22, 2,490.81 and 1,097.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,805.22, 2,490.81 and 1,097.44 is: 1,514.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,805.22 : 2,490.81 = 1,097.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,805.22/2,490.81 = 1,097.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,805.22x = 2,490.81 × 1,097.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,805.22x = 2,733,518.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,733,518.19/1,805.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,514.23

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