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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,809.07, 2,496.52 and 981.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,809.07, 2,496.52 and 981.07 is: 1,353.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,809.07 : 2,496.52 = 981.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,809.07/2,496.52 = 981.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,809.07x = 2,496.52 × 981.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,809.07x = 2,449,260.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,449,260.88/1,809.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353.88

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