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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,812.09, 2,498.96 and 1,182.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,812.09, 2,498.96 and 1,182.41 is: 1,630.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,812.09 : 2,498.96 = 1,182.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,812.09/2,498.96 = 1,182.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,812.09x = 2,498.96 × 1,182.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,812.09x = 2,954,805.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,954,805.86/1,812.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,630.61

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