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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,809, 2,712.24 and 1,029.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,809, 2,712.24 and 1,029.24 is: 1,543.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,809 : 2,712.24 = 1,029.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,809/2,712.24 = 1,029.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,809x = 2,712.24 × 1,029.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,809x = 2,791,545.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,791,545.90/1,809
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,543.14

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