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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,809.26, 2,496.79 and 981.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,809.26, 2,496.79 and 981.26 is: 1,354.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,809.26 : 2,496.79 = 981.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,809.26/2,496.79 = 981.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,809.26x = 2,496.79 × 981.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,809.26x = 2,450,000.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,450,000.16/1,809.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.14

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