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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,809.96, 2,496.99 and 1,101.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,809.96, 2,496.99 and 1,101.54 is: 1,519.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,809.96 : 2,496.99 = 1,101.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,809.96/2,496.99 = 1,101.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,809.96x = 2,496.99 × 1,101.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,809.96x = 2,750,534.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,750,534.36/1,809.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,519.67

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