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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,807.79, 2,494.78 and 1,021.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,807.79, 2,494.78 and 1,021.84 is: 1,410.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,807.79 : 2,494.78 = 1,021.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,807.79/2,494.78 = 1,021.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,807.79x = 2,494.78 × 1,021.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,807.79x = 2,549,262.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,549,262.95/1,807.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,410.15

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