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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,809.51, 2,498.90 and 1,545.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,809.51, 2,498.90 and 1,545.99 is: 2,134.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,809.51 : 2,498.90 = 1,545.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,809.51/2,498.90 = 1,545.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,809.51x = 2,498.90 × 1,545.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,809.51x = 3,863,266.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,863,266.68/1,809.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,134.98

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