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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,812.39, 2,730.93 and 1,490.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,812.39, 2,730.93 and 1,490.54 is: 2,245.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,812.39 : 2,730.93 = 1,490.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,812.39/2,730.93 = 1,490.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,812.39x = 2,730.93 × 1,490.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,812.39x = 4,070,546.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,070,546.75/1,812.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,245.96

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