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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,809.93, 2,497.86 and 1,024.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,809.93, 2,497.86 and 1,024.23 is: 1,413.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,809.93 : 2,497.86 = 1,024.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,809.93/2,497.86 = 1,024.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,809.93x = 2,497.86 × 1,024.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,809.93x = 2,558,383.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,558,383.15/1,809.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,413.53

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