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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,808.93, 2,493.42 and 1,218.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,808.93, 2,493.42 and 1,218.44 is: 1,679.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,808.93 : 2,493.42 = 1,218.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,808.93/2,493.42 = 1,218.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,808.93x = 2,493.42 × 1,218.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,808.93x = 3,038,084.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,038,084.33/1,808.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,679.49

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