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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,811.30, 2,498.71 and 1,181.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,811.30, 2,498.71 and 1,181.54 is: 1,629.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,811.30 : 2,498.71 = 1,181.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,811.30/2,498.71 = 1,181.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,811.30x = 2,498.71 × 1,181.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,811.30x = 2,952,325.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,952,325.81/1,811.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,629.95

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