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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,812.49, 2,499.31 and 1,369.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,812.49, 2,499.31 and 1,369.69 is: 1,888.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,812.49 : 2,499.31 = 1,369.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,812.49/2,499.31 = 1,369.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,812.49x = 2,499.31 × 1,369.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,812.49x = 3,423,279.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,423,279.91/1,812.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,888.72

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