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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,809.81, 2,494.29 and 1,250.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,809.81, 2,494.29 and 1,250.30 is: 1,723.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,809.81 : 2,494.29 = 1,250.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,809.81/2,494.29 = 1,250.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,809.81x = 2,494.29 × 1,250.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,809.81x = 3,118,621.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,118,621.71/1,809.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,723.18

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