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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,809.15, 2,713.73 and 1,029.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,809.15, 2,713.73 and 1,029.39 is: 1,544.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,809.15 : 2,713.73 = 1,029.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,809.15/2,713.73 = 1,029.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,809.15x = 2,713.73 × 1,029.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,809.15x = 2,793,481.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,793,481.38/1,809.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,544.09

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