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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,809.82, 2,498.64 and 1,181.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,809.82, 2,498.64 and 1,181.44 is: 1,631.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,809.82 : 2,498.64 = 1,181.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,809.82/2,498.64 = 1,181.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,809.82x = 2,498.64 × 1,181.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,809.82x = 2,951,993.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,951,993.24/1,809.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,631.10

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