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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,809.78, 2,497.55 and 1,002.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,809.78, 2,497.55 and 1,002.24 is: 1,383.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,809.78 : 2,497.55 = 1,002.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,809.78/2,497.55 = 1,002.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,809.78x = 2,497.55 × 1,002.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,809.78x = 2,503,139.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,503,139.50/1,809.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,383.12

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