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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,811.62, 2,499.96 and 1,025.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,811.62, 2,499.96 and 1,025.71 is: 1,415.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,811.62 : 2,499.96 = 1,025.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,811.62/2,499.96 = 1,025.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,811.62x = 2,499.96 × 1,025.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,811.62x = 2,564,233.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,564,233.97/1,811.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,415.44

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