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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,811.69, 2,499.95 and 1,439.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,811.69, 2,499.95 and 1,439.57 is: 1,986.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,811.69 : 2,499.95 = 1,439.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,811.69/2,499.95 = 1,439.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,811.69x = 2,499.95 × 1,439.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,811.69x = 3,598,844.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,598,844.12/1,811.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,986.46

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