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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,805.61, 2,491.32 and 1,019.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,805.61, 2,491.32 and 1,019.51 is: 1,406.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,805.61 : 2,491.32 = 1,019.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,805.61/2,491.32 = 1,019.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,805.61x = 2,491.32 × 1,019.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,805.61x = 2,539,925.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,539,925.65/1,805.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,406.69

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