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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,805.87, 2,492.15 and 1,019.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,805.87, 2,492.15 and 1,019.91 is: 1,407.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,805.87 : 2,492.15 = 1,019.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,805.87/2,492.15 = 1,019.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,805.87x = 2,492.15 × 1,019.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,805.87x = 2,541,763.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,541,763.61/1,805.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,407.50

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