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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,808.08, 2,495.41 and 1,062.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,808.08, 2,495.41 and 1,062.44 is: 1,466.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,808.08 : 2,495.41 = 1,062.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,808.08/2,495.41 = 1,062.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,808.08x = 2,495.41 × 1,062.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,808.08x = 2,651,223.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,651,223.40/1,808.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,466.32

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