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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,809.41, 2,498.51 and 1,147.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,809.41, 2,498.51 and 1,147.43 is: 1,584.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,809.41 : 2,498.51 = 1,147.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,809.41/2,498.51 = 1,147.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,809.41x = 2,498.51 × 1,147.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,809.41x = 2,866,874.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,866,874.44/1,809.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,584.43

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