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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,809.13, 2,496.60 and 981.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,809.13, 2,496.60 and 981.13 is: 1,353.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,809.13 : 2,496.60 = 981.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,809.13/2,496.60 = 981.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,809.13x = 2,496.60 × 981.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,809.13x = 2,449,489.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,449,489.16/1,809.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353.96

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