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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,809.94, 2,497.71 and 981.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,809.94, 2,497.71 and 981.94 is: 1,355.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,809.94 : 2,497.71 = 981.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,809.94/2,497.71 = 981.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,809.94x = 2,497.71 × 981.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,809.94x = 2,452,598.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,452,598.80/1,809.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355.07

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