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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,807.49, 2,493.71 and 1,099.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,807.49, 2,493.71 and 1,099.11 is: 1,516.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,807.49 : 2,493.71 = 1,099.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,807.49/2,493.71 = 1,099.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,807.49x = 2,493.71 × 1,099.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,807.49x = 2,740,861.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,740,861.60/1,807.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,516.39

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