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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,809.02, 2,496.67 and 1,023.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,809.02, 2,496.67 and 1,023.06 is: 1,411.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,809.02 : 2,496.67 = 1,023.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,809.02/2,496.67 = 1,023.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,809.02x = 2,496.67 × 1,023.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,809.02x = 2,554,243.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,554,243.21/1,809.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,411.95

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