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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,812.55, 2,501.24 and 1,026.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,812.55, 2,501.24 and 1,026.61 is: 1,416.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,812.55 : 2,501.24 = 1,026.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,812.55/2,501.24 = 1,026.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,812.55x = 2,501.24 × 1,026.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,812.55x = 2,567,780.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,567,780.36/1,812.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,416.67

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