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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,809.97, 2,710.85 and 1,151.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,809.97, 2,710.85 and 1,151.84 is: 1,725.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,809.97 : 2,710.85 = 1,151.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,809.97/2,710.85 = 1,151.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,809.97x = 2,710.85 × 1,151.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,809.97x = 3,122,465.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,122,465.46/1,809.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,725.15

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