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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,810.37, 2,498.58 and 1,147.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,810.37, 2,498.58 and 1,147.29 is: 1,583.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,810.37 : 2,498.58 = 1,147.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,810.37/2,498.58 = 1,147.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,810.37x = 2,498.58 × 1,147.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,810.37x = 2,866,595.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,866,595.85/1,810.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,583.43

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