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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,808.38, 2,495.99 and 1,062.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,808.38, 2,495.99 and 1,062.37 is: 1,466.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,808.38 : 2,495.99 = 1,062.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,808.38/2,495.99 = 1,062.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,808.38x = 2,495.99 × 1,062.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,808.38x = 2,651,664.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,651,664.90/1,808.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,466.32

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