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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,809.32, 2,496.84 and 1,023.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,809.32, 2,496.84 and 1,023.36 is: 1,412.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,809.32 : 2,496.84 = 1,023.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,809.32/2,496.84 = 1,023.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,809.32x = 2,496.84 × 1,023.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,809.32x = 2,555,166.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,555,166.18/1,809.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,412.22

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