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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,808.61, 2,495.86 and 1,062.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,808.61, 2,495.86 and 1,062.44 is: 1,466.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,808.61 : 2,495.86 = 1,062.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,808.61/2,495.86 = 1,062.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,808.61x = 2,495.86 × 1,062.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,808.61x = 2,651,701.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,651,701.50/1,808.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,466.15

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